Sheet-Pan Style Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Avocado
Tender chicken strips and sweet charred peppers tossed with lime, piled into warm corn tortillas with sliced avocado.
- Alpha-gal
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- PCOS
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Low-GI

Ingredients
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced into thin strips
- 2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 lime, halved for juicing
- 6 corn tortillas, warmed
- 1 avocado, sliced
Method
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken thighs, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, and half the salt. Cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.7 min timer
- Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add the remaining olive oil, sliced bell peppers, and onion to the pan with the rest of the salt. Sauté until tender-crisp with charred edges, about 5 minutes.5 min timer
- Return the chicken to the skillet, squeeze the fresh lime juice over everything, and toss to combine.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for 30 seconds and serve alongside the skillet chicken, peppers, and sliced avocado.
Why it works
- Alpha-gal syndrome: Made with poultry, fresh produce, and olive oil with no mammal meat or dairy.
- Kid (4–12): Mild spices, tender chicken strips, and soft avocado slices that are easy to roll in warm tortillas.
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