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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
  

Marinade
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp 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 guacamole optional
  • 1 cup salsa optional

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken strips and mix well. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked.
Cook Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet or grill, add sliced bell peppers and onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until they are tender.
Assemble Fajitas
  1. Serve the cooked chicken and vegetables on warm tortillas. Add sour cream, guacamole, and salsa as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add additional spices or toppings such as cheese or jalapeños.

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