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Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajita Skillet Lettuce Cups

This fast taco-style skillet brings real weeknight energy: juicy sale-priced cilantro-lime chicken, blistered peppers and onions, and warm cabbage tucked into lettuce cups or piled into bowls. It’s fresh, crunchy, and totally different from the recent rotation.

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Ingredients

  • Chef's Counter Cilantro Lime Chicken Thigh 16 oz $4.99 sale
  • Green cabbage 1/2 small head $3.38
  • Organic green bell pepper 1 pepper $1.99
  • Organic yellow onion 1 medium $1.87
  • Organic cilantro 1 bunch, use 2 tablespoons chopped $2.49
  • Organic cucumber 1 $1.99
  • Organic garlic bulbs 1 bulb, use 2 cloves $2.49
  • Organic green leaf lettuce 1 head, use 8 large leaves $3.49
  • Olive oil 1 tablespoon pantry
  • Salt to taste pantry
  • Black pepper to taste pantry
  • Ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon, optional pantry
  • Chili flakes or chili powder 1/4 teaspoon, optional pantry

Instructions

  1. Prep the 16 oz Chef's Counter Cilantro Lime Chicken Thigh priced at $4.99 sale by cutting into bite-size strips if needed. Thinly slice 1 medium organic yellow onion priced at $1.87 and 1 organic green bell pepper priced at $1.99. Shred about 3 cups from 1/2 small head green cabbage priced at $3.38. Dice 1 organic cucumber priced at $1.99. Mince 2 cloves from 1 organic garlic bulb priced at $2.49. Chop 2 tablespoons cilantro from the $2.49 bunch. Separate and wash 8 large leaves from 1 head organic green leaf lettuce priced at $3.49.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 16 oz cilantro lime chicken thigh and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the sliced onion, sliced green bell pepper, and minced 2 garlic cloves to the skillet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin if using, and 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes if using. Cook 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and pick up a little char.
  4. Add the 3 cups shredded cabbage to the skillet and toss for 2 to 3 minutes just until slightly wilted but still crisp. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the diced cucumber with the remaining chopped cilantro and a pinch of salt for a quick fresh topping.
  6. Serve the chicken-pepper-cabbage mixture in the 8 lettuce leaves as cups, or as a bowl-style skillet dinner. Top with the cucumber-cilantro mixture and plenty of black pepper.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: $13-17

Health notes: About 450-560 calories per serving depending on serving style. High in protein, packed with vegetables, and lower in carbs if served in lettuce cups. Add potatoes or tortillas from pantry if you want a heartier meal.

Drink pairing: Go with Riesling if you want a touch of fruit against the lime and cilantro, or Rosé for a versatile, chilled pairing that handles the peppers and savory chicken beautifully.

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