Chicken Fajitas
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Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
29
Low
Glycemic Load
13
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories473.8 kcal (24%)
Total Fat16.2 g (23%)
Carbs44 g (17%)
Sugars4.9 g (5%)
Protein37.8 g (76%)
Sodium852.7 mg (43%)
Fiber9.4 g (34%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

16 ozboneless skinless chicken breasts

1red bell pepper
cut into strips

1green pepper
or poblano, cut into strips

1onion
medium, cut into strips

3 Tbsplime juice

1 tspground cumin

1 tspgarlic powder

ancho chili powder
or Mexican, to taste

salt

pepper
to taste

2 tspolive oil

8whole wheat flour tortillas
reduced-carb, or corn tortillas for GF
For garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Marinate the chicken with lime juice, and season with chile powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cumin.
Step 2
Season vegetables with salt and pepper and toss with olive oil.
Step 3
To grill the onions and peppers outside on the grill, use a cast iron skillet and grill covered over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Or, to cook them indoors, you can use a large skillet on the stove over medium heat for 16 to 18 minutes, covered until the onions and peppers are soft.
Step 4
Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium heat; grill chicken until cooked through, about 8 minutes on each side.
Step 5
Transfer to a cutting board when done and cut into strips. Once cooked, combine with the peppers and onions.
Step 6
Serve immediately with warmed tortillas, cheese and toppings.
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