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Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas

Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas are loaded with colorful pan seared bell peppers and topped with the perfect vinaigrette. A spectacular and healthy meal that is easy to prep and quick to cook.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 365 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade
  • ¼ cup light olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette:
  • ½ cup light olive oil
  • ⅔ cup cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tbsp. white vinegar
  • Juice of 2 limes
Fajitas
  • 3 chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 3 large colored bell peppers cut into strips (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 orange or green)
  • 6 Totillas or romaine lettuce leaves for wrapping
  • Favorite toppings: like sour cream avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients for the vinaigrette in a food processor or blender and blend until emulsified. Refrigerate.
  2. Place the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and blend well.
  3. Pour ½ of the marinade into a bowl or Ziploc bag. Add the chicken to the marinade.
  4. Pour the other half of the marinade into another bag or bowl and add the sliced onion and peppers to it.
  5. Let the chicken marinate for a few hours or overnight. (It is still taste great even if you don't have time to marinade, which was me today)
  6. Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat.
  7. Add the vegetables (without the marinade) to the pan and cook, tossing until the veggies are crisp but golden brown. Remove from pan.
  8. Add the chicken and marinade and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
  9. Toss the veggies back in with the chicken and warm slightly.
  10. Wrap in tortillas or romaine lettuce leaves
  11. Add your toppings
  12. Drizzle with cilantro lime vinaigrette.
  13. ENJOY!!!

Nutrition Information

Calories 365kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 405mg (17%) Potassium 846mg (24%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1835IU (37%) Vitamin C 47.3mg (53%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365

% Daily Value*

Calories 365kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 405mg 17%
Potassium 846mg 18%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1835IU 37%
Vitamin C 47.3mg 53%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 4.3mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.