Jun 09

Chicken Fajita Bake

Transfer the chicken mixture to an oven-proof dish, and sprinkle with cheese

SERVES 4

YOU NEED:

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 600g chicken breast or thigh, finely sliced
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 3 red peppers, sliced
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tsp ground paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 80g cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 little gem lettuce heads
  • 1 handful fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped
  • 60ml sour cream
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

METHOD:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C or gas 6. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan, over medium heat. Cook the chicken, and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the same pan, fry the onion and peppers for 6 to 8 mins, until lightly coloured and soft.
  3. Return the chicken to the pan, add the spices, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well.
  4. If your pan is oven-proof, sprinkle the cheese on top and place in the oven.
  5. Otherwise, transfer the chicken mixture to an oven-proof dish, and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 10mins.
  6. Serve in lettuce leaves with sour cream, coriander and lime wedges.

 

Second Nature recipe (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/13704535/i-lost-10st-by-not-dieting/)

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