Ingredients
Salsa
- 1 cup Tomato chopped
- 2 TBSP Red bell pepper chopped
- 2 TBSP Red onion chopped
- 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 TBSP Jalapeño pepper seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped (use more or less as desired)
- ½ tsp Lime juice
- 2 oz Tortilla chips
Seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
Fajita
- 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup Onion sliced
- ½ cup Red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ cup Green bell pepper thinly sliced
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless sliced thin
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 4 Soft taco shells
- 4 TBSP Sour cream
Mojito
- 16 oz Sparkling water
- 2 TBSP Honey to taste
- 2 TBSP Lime juice use more or less to taste
- ¼ cup Fresh mint
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
- Make the salsa: Add all ingredients (except the tortilla chips) to a blender and pulse until combined (don’t over-blend or it will be more like a smoothie than salsa). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers, and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until onions are translucent and peppers are tender.
- Add in the chicken, garlic powder, cumin, and paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is nicely browned and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) using a thermometer.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Warm the taco shells on both sides.
- Stir together all ingredients for the mojito until well combined. Taste and adjust the lime or honey as needed. Serve over ice if desired.
- Serve the fajita with soft taco shells, chips and salsa, and mojito.
Nutrition
Calories: 757kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 1316mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1912IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 3mg
Chicken Fajita
Ingredients
Salsa
- 1 cup Tomato chopped
- 2 TBSP Red bell pepper chopped
- 2 TBSP Red onion chopped
- 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 TBSP Jalapeño pepper seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped (use more or less as desired)
- ½ tsp Lime juice
- 2 oz Tortilla chips
Seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
Fajita
- 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup Onion sliced
- ½ cup Red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ cup Green bell pepper thinly sliced
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless sliced thin
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 4 Soft taco shells
- 4 TBSP Sour cream
Mojito
- 16 oz Sparkling water
- 2 TBSP Honey to taste
- 2 TBSP Lime juice use more or less to taste
- ¼ cup Fresh mint
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
- Make the salsa: Add all ingredients (except the tortilla chips) to a blender and pulse until combined (don’t over-blend or it will be more like a smoothie than salsa). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers, and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until onions are translucent and peppers are tender.
- Add in the chicken, garlic powder, cumin, and paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is nicely browned and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) using a thermometer.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Warm the taco shells on both sides.
- Stir together all ingredients for the mojito until well combined. Taste and adjust the lime or honey as needed. Serve over ice if desired.
- Serve the fajita with soft taco shells, chips and salsa, and mojito.
Nutrition
Calories: 757kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 32gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 341mgPotassium: 1316mgFiber: 13gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1912IUVitamin C: 107mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 3mg
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