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Recipe  •  26 August 2026

 

Honey-BBQ fajitas with chipotle mayo

A twist on your standard fajitas with even bolder flavours.

Sticky BBQ goodness, tender veggies, and a creamy kick that ties it all together.

Prep: 5-10 minutes | Cook: 3 hours high, 6-7 hours low | Serves 4 | Freeze (chicken only)

Ingredients:

  • 120g (41/4oz) low-fat-Cheddar
  • 100g (31/2oz) iceberg lettuce, sliced
  • 4 tortilla wraps

For the honey-BBQ chicken

  • 1 red (bell) pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow (bell) pepper, sliced
  • 1 green (bell) pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 450g (1lb) chicken breast, sliced
  • 21/2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 60g (2oz) BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 chicken stock cube

For the chipotle mayo

  • 4 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 heaped tsp chipotle paste
  • good squeeze of lime juice
  • pinch of salt

 

Method:

  1. Add all ingredients for the honey-BBQ chicken to the slow cooker and mix to combine. Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. Sprinkle over the cheese, then cover with the lid and cook for 5 minutes to melt.
  2. Meanwhile, to make the chipotle mayo, simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl with 2 tablespoons cold water to loosen.
  3. To serve, divide the chicken mixture and lettuce between the tortilla wraps, and serve with a dollop of chipotle mayo.

KCAL

CARBS

PROTEIN

FAT

573

44G

38G

14G

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