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High-Protein Chicken Fajitas
15 min
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time30 min
Total TimeThese healthy chicken fajitas are ready in under 30 minutes. Loaded with flavorful chicken and bell peppers and served with high-protein tortillas, guacamole and low-fat cheese, they make the perfect easy weeknight meal!
Ingredients (3 servings)
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400g chicken breast
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow onion
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 lime, juiced
2 tsp olive oil
6 medium high-protein tortillas
-Guacamole
-Shredded low-fat cheese
-Low-fat sour cream
-Lime wedges
- Julienne bell peppers and onion. Cut chicken into thin strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all the spices and seasonings and 1 tsp olive oil. Add chicken and toss to coat each piece.
- Heat up remaining olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly golden on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the same skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until desired tenderness, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken back in the skillet and give everything a toss. Serve hot with tortillas, guacamole , shredded cheese, sour cream and lime wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your spice preference.
- To save time, feel free to make my recipe for guacamole ahead of time. Just be sure to keep it in an airtight container with a piece of cling wrap pressed against the surface of the guacamole to prevent browning from oxidation.
- Not a fan of chicken? This recipe is equally great with other proteins such as firm tofu, skirt steak or shrimps!
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