THE BEST CHICKEN FAJITAS

You’ll love this tasty, healthy, quick, mid-week dinner that is guaranteed to please everyone.

Why you should try this recipe

• Great for picky eaters as it’s a mix and match meal. For more meal ideas check out my post on picky eaters
  
• It is a balanced meal that’s low in fat and packed full of vitamins with all those veggie extras.
  
• It’s ready and on the table in 30 minutes.
  
• Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge and used in salads or more wraps the next day.
  

Variations

• Serve with rice or gluten free tortillas to make this recipe gluten free.
  
• Use roasted courgette and aubergine, tofu or halloumi instead of chicken to make this vegetarian.
  
• Swap the chicken for prawns or beef strips.
  

Basic Ingredients Needed

• chicken breast, sliced into strips
• vegetable oil
• peppers, sliced
• onion, sliced
• garlic powder or fresh garlic
• smoked paprika
• mild chilli powder
• 8 wholemeal tortillas

Added extras

I usually place a bottle of Sriracha sauce on the table for those that want an extra hit of chilli and I like a bit of sour cream in mine too. You can change the “extras” that are on the table depending on what your family enjoys. Here are some additions to try:

grated carrot
lettuce
raw spinach
corn on the cob
roasted veg
sliced avocado/guacamole
tinned black beans
chickpeas
salsa
mayo
different kinds of hummus
jalapeño chillies

Step-by-Step

First, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and add the chicken, smoked paprika, chilli powder, garlic powder, peppers and onion. Fry for around 7-8 minutes and season with some salt. When the chicken is cooked through transfer everything to a large serving bowl.

Arrange everything else on the dining table in separate bowls or plates. Here I’ve served the chicken and vegetables with…

black bean and sweetcorn salsa

sliced avocado

sweet chilli hummus

Let everyone help themselves and fill their own fajita wrap however they want. It really is that simple…..and delicious!