This is a great basic fajita recipe which can be tweaked to accommodate the whole family. Add some black beans or Spanish rice. Easy to spice up or down. Top each serving with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and spoonfuls of sour cream, taco sauce, and guacamole.
Ingredients
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/4-inch wide strips
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
- ½ large red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
- ¼ cup sour cream, divided
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, divided
- 1 cup shredded lettuce, divided
- ½ cup diced tomato, divided
Directions
Step 1
Place chicken strips in a bowl and stir in lime juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper; marinate chicken for 15 to 30 minutes.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and pour in olive oil. Cook and stir red bell pepper and onion in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes; move vegetables to the outer edge of the skillet.
Step 3
Place chicken strips with marinade in the center of the skillet and cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 3 minutes; cook and stir chicken and vegetables together until liquid in skillet has evaporated, about 2 more minutes. Set chicken and vegetables aside.
Step 4
Place corn tortillas on a microwave-safe plate with damp paper towels separating each tortilla. Cook in microwave until tortillas are hot and flexible, about 30 seconds.
Step 5
Place corn tortillas onto 4 serving plates; spread each tortilla with 1 tablespoon sour cream.
Step 6
Top each tortilla with 1/4 of the chicken and vegetable mixture; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend.
Step 7
Sprinkle each tortilla with 1/4 cup lettuce and 2 tablespoons diced tomato.
Step 8
Top with any other desired toppings; repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 257 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 16% |
Saturated Fat6g | 29% |
Cholesterol49mg | 16% |
Sodium136mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein17g | |
Vitamin C48mg | 240% |
Calcium63mg | 5% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium336mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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