Chicken Fajitas

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 843kcal

Ingredients

Chips and Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado cut in half
  • 1/4 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

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 to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 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

Margarita Mocktail

  • 1 TBSP Honey
  • 12 oz Sparkling water
  • 8 oz Orange juice
  • Lime juice to taste
  • Ice cubes (optional)
  • 2 Lime wedges for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Make the guacamole: Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and mash it in a bowl with a fork. Add diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined and the guacamole reaches your desired consistency. Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to serve.
  • 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 mocktail until well combined. Taste and adjust the lime or honey as needed. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve the fajita with soft taco shells, sour cream optional, chips and guacamole, and mocktail.

Nutrition

Calories: 843kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 1588mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 2294IU | Vitamin C: 159mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 3mg

Chicken Fajitas

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 843 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Chips and Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado cut in half
  • 1/4 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

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 to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 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

Margarita Mocktail

  • 1 TBSP Honey
  • 12 oz Sparkling water
  • 8 oz Orange juice
  • Lime juice to taste
  • Ice cubes (optional)
  • 2 Lime wedges for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Make the guacamole: Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and mash it in a bowl with a fork. Add diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined and the guacamole reaches your desired consistency. Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to serve.
  • 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 mocktail until well combined. Taste and adjust the lime or honey as needed. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve the fajita with soft taco shells, sour cream optional, chips and guacamole, and mocktail.

Nutrition

Calories: 843kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 33gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 362mgPotassium: 1588mgFiber: 13gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2294IUVitamin C: 159mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 3mg
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