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Fajitas
Making Fajitas at home make the best meal idea. Simple steps to make fajitas with a delicious Homemade Fajita Seasoning Blend that is full of flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
138 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 onion thinly sliced, medium
- 3 bell pepper red, yellow and green
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 lime
Fajita Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For Serving:
- tortillas
- sour cream
- Pico de Gallo
- guacamole
Instructions
- Mix together the fajita seasoning ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
- Place the sliced chicken into a large bowl. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning mixture on top and toss to coat the chicken in the mixture.
- Preheat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet.
- Add the chicken to the pan (you may have to work in batches depending on the size of your pan) and cook for 3-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan to a separate plate.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the pan. Stir in the onions and sliced peppers and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring them frequently.
- Add the sliced chicken back to the pan and stir to combine with the onions and peppers.
- Squeeze the lime juice on top and then the fajitas are ready to serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- The nutritional information listed does not include items for serving with the fajitas.
Nutrition Information
Calories
138kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
275mg
(11%)
Potassium
405mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2240IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
82mg
(91%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2240IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.