Fifteen-Minute Fajitas (Low FODMAP)

10 Minutes prep • 5 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Lactose-free • Serves 3 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-3

Fajitas are delicious and they are really quite easy to make. You can make them with chicken, beef, shrimp, or a combination of the three and toss in different colored peppers, green onions, or even green chilies to add flavor and color. This recipe comes together in 15 minutes so it’s perfect for a weeknight meal, family gathering, or party when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. This very quick recipe delivers fabulous fajita flavor and color with just a handful of ingredients. Serve it with the traditional fajita fixings or toss it on a salad for a lower-carb version.

See how to make it!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons (1.9 oz) olive oil

2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced (12 - 16 oz)

2 tablespoons Smoke N Sanity Fajita Marinade and Seasoning (use code IBSGC15 for 15% discount)

1/2 red bell pepper (4 oz)

6 green onions (1.3 oz) (green part only), sliced

1/3 avocado (2.8 oz), sliced

Lime wedges for serving

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (.07 oz)

1/4 teaspoon black pepper (.03 oz)

Directions

(1) Prepare the chicken: This step is optional but results in a more flavorful and tender chicken. Remove chicken from the package, and put it in one layer on a rimmed plate or baking dish. Season both sides of each piece lightly with Kosher salt (about 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon per side). Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, ideally about 4 hours before cooking or overnight.

(2) Prepare: Slice the chicken, bell peppers, and green onions.

(3) Cook the chicken: Put a medium-large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken to the pan and spread out in one layer. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning. Cook for a minute or two, stirring and tossing the chicken. Add the green onions and bell peppers. Continue cooking and tossing until the chicken is just cooked through. Remove from the heat.

(4) Plate and serve: Serve warm with sliced avocado and lime wedges. If you want to make it more like traditional fajitas, serve with warm corn tortillas, lactose free sour cream, and grated extra sharp cheddar cheese.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

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