Chicken Fajitas

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
27%
Chicken Fajitas
45 min.
4
332kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a delicious and vibrant dish? Look no further than these mouthwatering Chicken Fajitas! Perfectly gluten-free and packed with flavor, this recipe is a popular choice for families and friends alike. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves four, making it ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in.

Imagine tender strips of boneless, skinless chicken marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, lime juice, and spices, roasted to perfection alongside colorful bell peppers and onions. The addition of diced tomatoes with green chiles brings a delightful kick, while fresh cilantro adds a burst of freshness. Each bite is a harmonious blend of protein, healthy fats, and wholesome carbohydrates, all coming together to create a satisfying dish that clocks in at only 332 calories per serving.

Whether you're enjoying these fajitas for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, they are sure to impress. Serve them wrapped in warm whole-wheat tortillas, topped with creamy Greek yogurt and your favorite salsa. For an extra touch, garnish with radish slices and lime wedges for a pop of color and flavor. Get ready to indulge in a fiesta of tastes that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes diced with green chiles, drained canned
  • teaspoon chili powder 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh divided chopped
  • tablespoon garlic fresh chopped
  • medium bell pepper green thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  •  lime cut into wedges
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoons nonfat greek yogurt plain
  • teaspoons olive oil divided
  • medium onion thinly sliced
  •  radishes thinly sliced
  • medium bell pepper red thinly sliced
  • tablespoons salsa divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 pound chicken breast boneless skinless cut into 2-inch strips
  • 8-inch tortillas whole-wheat (es each)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, toss chicken with garlic, juice, 1 teaspoon oil, chili powder and cumin; marinate 20 minutes. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray; add chicken with marinade, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes with chiles, salt, black pepper and remaining 1 tsp oil; toss to combine. Roast, stirring once, until chicken is cooked through,20 minutes. Wrap tortillas in foil; heat in oven during last 10 minutes of roasting time. Stir 2 tablespoons salsa and 2 tablespoonscilantro into chicken mixture; divide evenly among tortillas, along with remaining 2 tablespoons salsa, yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro.
  2. Garnish with radish slices and lime wedges, if desired.
  3. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories332kcal
Protein29.66%
Fat23.48%
Carbs46.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66.5
Glycemic Load
9.62
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
26.03478272324%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
1.26mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
7.54mg
Naringenin
0.58mg
Luteolin
1.59mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
6.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:332.49kcal
16.62%
Fat:8.81g
13.55%
Saturated Fat:2.35g
14.66%
Carbohydrates:39.56g
13.19%
Net Carbohydrates:34.06g
12.39%
Sugar:8.69g
9.65%
Cholesterol:54.68mg
18.23%
Sodium:895.25mg
38.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.04g
50.07%
Vitamin C:81.94mg
99.32%
Vitamin B3:12.64mg
63.22%
Selenium:39.98µg
57.12%
Vitamin B6:1.05mg
52.3%
Phosphorus:346.76mg
34.68%
Vitamin A:1447.77IU
28.96%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
28.19%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.95%
Potassium:826.52mg
23.61%
Fiber:5.5g
21.99%
Iron:3.95mg
21.94%
Folate:85.08µg
21.27%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.09%
Vitamin B5:1.69mg
16.87%
Magnesium:60.84mg
15.21%
Calcium:147.01mg
14.7%
Vitamin E:2.18mg
14.56%
Vitamin K:14.33µg
13.64%
Copper:0.22mg
11.11%
Zinc:1.21mg
8.09%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.41%
Source:Epicurious