While your trying to get healthy a question that might come to mind is are chicken fajitas healthy? This meal has healthy protein and fresh veggies in one simple dish. When ever I make this meal I still feel like I’m eating healthy. Most of the times I leave off the tortillas that way I’m only getting my veggies. This is one of my best go to meals.
Yield: 4 people
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Ingredients
FOR THE FAJITA SEASONING
- ½ tablespoon chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
FOR THE CHICKEN AND PEPPERS AND ONIONS
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic — minced
- 1.5 lb chicken breast — cut into thin strips
- 2 red bell peppers — sliced
- 2 yellow bell peppers — sliced
- 2 green bell pepper — sliced
- 1 medium onion — sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper
- Avocado slices for topping
- Cilantro — chopped for garnishing
Fajita Seasoning Instructions
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Mixing all the ingredients for fajita seasoning in a small bowl. Set this aside you will come back to it later.
Chicken and Peppers Instructions
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In a bowl, add the chicken that has been cut into strips. Mix in half of the fajita seasoning and place aside for approx 15-30 minutes.
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Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds . Next place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes making sure it is cooked all the way through. Keep an eye on it and stir occasionally. Set aside to come back to it later.
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In the same skillet, use some more olive oil add in all of the veggies.
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Stir fry for 5-10 minutes on medium heat. If you want your veggies more tender you may need to add extra time.. Add the chicken back into the skillet and mix well to combine.
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Top with cilantro and slices of avocado. Enjoy!