Chicken Fajitas

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Chicken Fajitas
30 min.
2
250kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a delicious and satisfying meal? Look no further than these mouthwatering Chicken Fajitas! Perfectly gluten-free and ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for those busy weeknights when you crave something flavorful yet quick to prepare.

Imagine tender, juicy chicken marinated in a zesty blend of cayenne pepper, chili powder, and garlic, grilled to perfection and served alongside vibrant, sautéed onions and sweet peppers. The combination of smoky flavors and fresh lime juice creates a tantalizing taste that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it also packs a nutritious punch with a balanced caloric breakdown. With 250 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you're enjoying it as a main course for dinner or a hearty lunch, these Chicken Fajitas are sure to impress your family and friends.

So grab your frying pan and grill, and let’s get cooking! This recipe is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your table. Serve it with your favorite tortillas, and don’t forget the optional salsa and sour cream for that extra touch of deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons canola oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon juice of lime 
  • 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke 
  • teaspoon soy sauce reduced-sodium
  • medium onion julienned
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 small bell pepper sweet green red julienned
  • servings cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer
  • ziploc bags
  • tongs

Directions

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; if desired, add liquid smoke.
  2. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  3. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°.
  4. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Stir in soy sauce and lime juice.
  6. Cut chicken into thin slices; add to vegetables.
  7. Serve with tortillas and, if desired, salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories250kcal
Protein41.34%
Fat45.64%
Carbs13.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
76.5
Glycemic Load
1.58
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.696521810863%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.11mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.37mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
11.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:250.04kcal
12.5%
Fat:12.64g
19.45%
Saturated Fat:4.46g
27.85%
Carbohydrates:8.11g
2.7%
Net Carbohydrates:6.36g
2.31%
Sugar:3.68g
4.09%
Cholesterol:89.52mg
29.84%
Sodium:821.36mg
35.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.77g
51.54%
Vitamin B3:12.23mg
61.14%
Selenium:37.42µg
53.45%
Vitamin B6:1.02mg
51.05%
Vitamin C:30.43mg
36.88%
Phosphorus:277.58mg
27.76%
Vitamin A:1193.28IU
23.87%
Vitamin B5:1.81mg
18.07%
Potassium:592.7mg
16.93%
Vitamin E:1.71mg
11.42%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.16%
Magnesium:42.4mg
10.6%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.83%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.89%
Fiber:1.75g
7%
Folate:26.08µg
6.52%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.07%
Vitamin K:6.06µg
5.77%
Iron:0.84mg
4.69%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.18%
Calcium:37.01mg
3.7%
Copper:0.07mg
3.68%
Vitamin D:0.35µg
2.36%