Paleo Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas with Cilantro-Lime Crema and Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

Allergens

Dairy (optional: cilantro-lime crema) - Nuts (optional: none in this recipe) - Soy (optional: none in this recipe) - Shellfish (optional: none in this recipe) - Wheat/Gluten (Paleo-friendly and no wheat/gluten ingredients used)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 large sweet potatoes, washed and cut into wedges
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup full
• fat coconut milk
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 8 large lettuce leaves, for wrapping

Instructions

1. a. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice, cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder to create the fajita marinade. b. Place the chicken in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. c. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Toss the sweet potato wedges with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 25 minutes, turning once, until tender and golden brown. d. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding any excess, and cook until no longer pink, about 4 6 minutes per side. Add bell peppers and onions to the skillet and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. e. Assemble fajitas by placing a portion of chicken and vegetables onto each lettuce leaf, then top with a dollop of cilantro lime crema. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The key to a delicious Tex-Mex fajita is the perfect balance of flavors and textures - from the tender marinated chicken and crisp vegetables to the creamy cilantro-lime crema.

Notes

Feel free to customize the dish by adding additional vegetables or using different types of bell peppers.