Chicken Fajitas
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Chicken Fajitas
Description
Chicken Fajitas bring together the flavors of marinated, grilled chicken breast cut into strips, paired with sautéed bell peppers and onions. The chicken is marinated in lime juice and spices like cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of chili powder, which infuse a balanced spice profile. The vegetables are cooked until tender—either on a grill or stovetop—retaining some texture while melding flavors. Combination of warm tortillas alongside cheese and optional condiments completes the dish, making it suitable for assembling fresh fajita wraps.
The fajitas offer a mix of smoky, acidic, and savory notes owing to the lime marinade and seasoning, with a tender yet juicy texture from the grilled chicken balanced by the softness of cooked peppers and onions. Grilling the chicken imparts a slight char while keeping it moist inside.
This dish works well as a main meal, ideal for a casual lunch or dinner where assembling your own fajita wrap lets each diner customize toppings and fillings.
Ingredients
- 16 oz chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese reduced fat, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into strips)
- sour cream optional, reduced fat
- 1 green pepper cut into strips, or poblano pepper
- guacamole (optional)
- 1 onion cut into strips, medium
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- pinch ancho chili powder to taste, or Mexican chili powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 8 whole wheat flour tortillas or corn tortillas for GF, reduced-carb
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with lime juice, and season with chile powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cumin.
- Season vegetables with salt and pepper and toss with olive oil.
- To grill the onions and peppers outside on the grill, use a cast iron skillet and grill covered over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Or, to cook them indoors, you can use a large skillet on the stove over medium heat for 16 to 18 minutes, covered until the onions and peppers are soft.
- Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium heat; grill chicken until cooked through, about 8 minutes on each side.
- Transfer to a cutting board when done and cut into strips. Once cooked, combine with the peppers and onions.
- Serve immediately with warmed tortillas, cheese and toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2fajitas | |
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 10.5g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 7.5mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 15.5g | 62% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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