Monday, April 8, 2013

Easy Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps

 6 T. bottled Italian salad dressing, divided
1/4 t. cumin
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 c. sliced red or green peppers 
1 c. sliced onions
1 c. cheddar cheese, grated
8 large iceberg lettuce leaves 
sriracha hot chile sauce (optional)
  1. Mix 1/4 cup of the dressing and the cumin in a medium bowl.
  2. Add chicken; toss lightly.  Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate.
  3. Add remaining 2 T. dressing to a large nonstick skillet.
  4. Add peppers and onions; mix lightly.
  5. Cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Remove vegetables from skillet and place in a separate bowl.
  7. Add chicken with the marinade to the skillet.
  8. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Return vegetables to the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
  10. Spoon chicken mixture evenly onto lettuce leaves.  Sprinkle with cheese and add a bit of hot sriracha sauce.