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Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

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Quick and delicious chicken fajitas with colorful vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Details
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 2 adults
Calories 590
Cuisine Mexican
Taste Savory, Spicy
Occasion Quick dinner
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Cooking Method Baked, Microwaved, Stir-fry
Cost $$
Diet Diabetic, Mediterranean
Intolerance Dairy, Gluten, Grain, Wheat
Health Tag High-protein, Low-carb, Meat, Vegetables

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Chopping board
  • Chopping knife
  • Grater
  • Wooden spoon
  • Stove

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 chicken fillets
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder mix
  • 4 tortilla wraps
  • 100 g cheese low-fat grated

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken into small strips.
  • Slice the peppers and onions into thin strips.
  • Fry the chicken in the vegetable oil over a medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the chilli powder mix and vegetables.
  • Stir fry for a further 3 minutes until the seasoning mix coats them thoroughly to make a juicy filling.
  • Heat the tortillas in either: Oven - Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. Wrap in tin foil and heat for 15 minutes. Microwave - Place on a plate, cover with cling film and heat for 1 minute on full power.
  • Place the chicken mix on top of the wrap, sprinkle cheese on top and roll the tortilla around the filling to make a fajita.
  • Serve with salad.

Notes

For a healthy option, add grated carrot or mushrooms to the filling.
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Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 37gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 906mgPotassium: 698mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3461IUVitamin C: 127mgCalcium: 336mgIron: 4mg

Source

Adapted from 101 Square Meals: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by the Health Service Executive and Safefood, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Original available here.
Image source:
Image from 101 Square Meals by Health Service Executive and Safefood, CC BY 4.0.
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