Chicken Fajitas

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Sizzling strips of seasoned chicken and peppers wrapped in warm tortillas
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These classic chicken fajitas are a vibrant, high-protein meal that brings the energy of a Mexican grill to your kitchen. Tender strips of chicken breast are stir-fried with aromatic garlic, crisp onions, and sweet bell peppers until caramelized and fragrant. The mixture is tossed in a light salsa for a burst of fresh tomato flavor, then served in warm flour tortillas. Topped with cool shredded lettuce, creamy yogurt, and sharp green onions, the textures play off each other beautifully&# 226;€”crunchy, creamy, and savory all at once. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner: quick to prepare, endlessly customizable, and satisfying enough for the whole family. No complex techniques required, just bold flavors and fresh ingredients.

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Chicken Fajitas

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 882.0
Dietary:
L Low-cal

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These classic chicken fajitas are a vibrant, high-protein meal that brings the energy of a Mexican grill to your kitchen. Tender strips of chicken breast are stir-fried with aromatic garlic, crisp onions, and sweet bell peppers until caramelized and fragrant. The mixture is tossed in a light salsa for a burst of fresh tomato flavor, then served in warm flour tortillas. Topped with cool shredded lettuce, creamy yogurt, and sharp green onions, the textures play off each other beautifully&# 226;€”crunchy, creamy, and savory all at once. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner: quick to prepare, endlessly customizable, and satisfying enough for the whole family. No complex techniques required, just bold flavors and fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Cut 9 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast halves into bite-sized strips.
  3. Wrap flour tortillas in foil and place in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through.
  4. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray or add oil.
  5. Add sliced onions and minced garlic to the skillet; stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add the sliced green or red pepper; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes more until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  7. Remove the vegetable mixture from the skillet and set aside.
  8. Add cooking oil to the same skillet if needed.
  9. Add chicken strips to the skillet; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  10. Return the vegetable mixture to the skillet with the chicken.
  11. Stir in the salsa and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until everything is heated through.
  12. Remove from heat.
  13. Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly among the warm tortillas.
  14. Top each fajita with shredded lettuce.
  15. Dollop with plain low-fat yogurt and sprinkle with thinly sliced green onion.
  16. Roll up tortillas and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 882.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.4g38%
Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 191.4mg64%
Sodium 950.4mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 70.7g24%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g30%
Sugars 6.9g
Protein 83.7g168%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, fajitas, mexican, tortillas, peppers, onions, stir-fry, dinner, healthy, weeknight, easy, protein, salsa, lettuce, yogurt, garlic, skillet, family, quick, meal
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