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Fajitas

Delicious and flavorful fajitas made with marinated chicken, bell peppers, and onions, served with warm tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
To Serve
  • 8 small flour tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup sour cream optional
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional
  • 1 cup salsa optional

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the sliced chicken and mix well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell pepper and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until they are tender and slightly charred.
Assemble the Fajitas
  1. Serve the cooked chicken and vegetables on warm tortillas. Top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like guacamole or jalapeños.

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