Chicken Fajitas – Healthier fair and fun to eat. A little taste of south of the border.
The history of fajitas can be traced back to the cattle ranches of West Texas and Northern Mexico, where ranchers would use the tougher cuts of meat, such as skirt steak, directly over an open flame.
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Chicken Fajitas
Healthier fair and fun to eat. A little taste of south of the border.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 330kcal
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion
- 1 lime
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow or orange)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut onion into slivers & slice peppers
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1/2 lime, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, pepper, cumin and salt. Cut chicken into strips and toss with the spice mixture.
- Preheat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high. Add 1/2 of the chicken and cook until just cooked, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Set chicken aside and add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Drain onions well and cook 2 minutes. Add in sliced peppers and cook an additional 2 minutes or just until hot. Add chicken back to the pan and stir to combine.
- Squeeze additional lime overtop and serve with warm tortillas.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fajitas | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g
