If you’re craving a delicious, easy-to-make meal that’s packed with flavour, these low FODMAP Chicken Fajitas are a perfect choice. Made with tender chicken, vibrant mixed peppers and a blend of aromatic spices, this dish is ideal for a quick midweek dinner. Serve with lactose-free cheese, crème fraîche and warm tortillas for a satisfying and gut-friendly meal the whole family will love.
Makes 4 fajitas
Ingredients
For the fajitas:
- 320g chicken mini breast fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 mixed peppers (red, yellow & green), thinly sliced
- 1 tbsn garlic-infused oil (low FODMAP)
- 2 tspn smoked paprika
- 1 tspn cayenne pepper
- 1 tspn oregano
- ½ tspn chilli flakes
- ½ tspn ground ginger
- ¼ tspn asafoetida
To serve:
- Iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 150ml crème fraîche (naturally lower in lactose)
- 75g lactose-free cheddar cheese, grated
- Low FODMAP tortillas
Method
- Heat the garlic-infused oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown for a couple of minutes
- In a small bowl, mix all the dry spices together
- Add the spice mix to the pan along with the sliced peppers. Stir well to coat all the ingredients. Cook for about 10 minutes, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly cooked (cut into a piece to check)
- While the fajita filling is cooking, prepare the toppings: shred the iceberg lettuce, grate the lactose-free cheese, and warm up the tortillas
- Serve the fajita filling in warm tortillas with crème fraîche and your prepared toppings. Enjoy!
Tips for the perfect low FODMAP Chicken Fajitas
- Swap the protein – Not a fan of chicken? Try using firm tofu, shrimp or thinly sliced beef for a tasty alternative
- Make it extra fresh – Add a squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle of chopped coriander (if tolerated) before serving
- Crunchy alternative – Skip the tortillas and serve the fajita filling over a bed of crunchy lettuce for a low-carb, fajita-style salad
- Pair with a side – Serve with a portion of low FODMAP Wild Rice Salad for a complete meal
- Batch cook for convenience – Cook a double portion and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Simply reheat and serve!
- Explore more recipes – Expand your low FODMAP menu with these delicious options: Low FODMAP Pumkin and Lentil Curry or skillet weekend hash or low FODMAP Thai Red Curry
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