Main mealMain CourseMexicanPoultry€
Classic Chicken Fajitas
Delicious and juicy chicken fajitas with a homemade spice blend and plenty of fresh vegetables. A perfect, balanced lunch ready in less than 30 minutes.
Prep time18 min
Cook time10 min
Total time28 min
Servings4
Recipe
Main ingredients
Homemade 'Fajita' seasoning mix
For serving (optional)
Per servingTotal
Calories:482 kcal1927.9 kcal
Protein:36.4 g145.4 g
Carbohydrates:50.2 g200.8 g
Fiber:5.1 g20.4 g
Water:245.3 ml981.3 ml
Fat:16.2 g64.7 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:6.1 g24.4 g
Saturated fat:2.7 g10.7 g
Cholesterol:90.9 mg363.7 mg
Sodium:922.6 mg3690.2 mg
Potassium:839.8 mg3359 mg
Calcium:163.8 mg655.3 mg
Iron:4 mg16 mg
Magnesium:70.9 mg283.4 mg
Zinc:1.7 mg6.6 mg
Phosphorus:487.6 mg1950.2 mg
Vitamin C:141.9 mg567.5 mg
Vitamin A:84.1 µg336.3 µg
Vitamin D:0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B12:0 µg0 µg
Instructions
- 1Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips (about 1 cm thick). Clean the peppers and cut them into strips. Peel the onion and slice it thinly. In a small bowl, mix all the dry spices for the fajita seasoning.
- 2Sprinkle the chicken strips with half of the spice mixture and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well so that all the pieces are evenly coated. Let it sit for a few minutes while you heat the pan.
- 3Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to a large pan and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the sliced peppers and onion. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the edges turn slightly brown (caramelize), while still retaining some crunch. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set them aside.
- 4Add the chicken strips to the same hot pan. Arrange them in a single layer (if the pan is too small, cook in two batches). Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, until the meat is nicely golden brown and fully cooked.
- 5Return the vegetables to the pan with the meat. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture (if you want a stronger flavor) and stir everything together to reheat. Remove the pan from the heat and squeeze the juice of half a lime over the dish for freshness. Serve immediately with warm tortillas.
Nutritional benefits
The high protein content in this dish helps maintain and build muscle mass, while the colorful variety of peppers provides a wide range of antioxidants and vitamin C.
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Nutritional values are calculated per standard 100 g. This allows you to compare different foods more easily and have better control over your intake if you weigh your food.