Since taco night is one of our most popular recipes, today we bring you fajita night. The main differences are instead of ground chicken we use strips and instead of small corn tortillas we use large whole wheat. If you’re trying to cut back on carbs go with lettuce wraps instead.
The make your own part is the same and everyone loves it.
Make Your Own Fajitas
Yield 4 servings
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 lime, juice and zest
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 red onion, sliced into rings
1 red pepper, sliced into julienne
2 portobello mushrooms, stem and gills removed, sliced
4 large whole wheat tortillas
Garnishes: cilantro leaves, sliced limes, large lettuce leaves
Suggested Condiments
- 1 cup all-natural salsa
- 1 mashed avocado
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed with 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons lime juice and a dash of extra virgin olive oil
- Plenty of fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large bag, combine chicken with lime juice and zest, 1 tablespoon evoo, chili powder, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large saute pan over medium high, heat remaining 1 tablespoon evoo, add onions, peppers, and portobellos and cook until softened and browned. Set aside on a plate.
- Add chicken and cook, flipping as needed until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Remove, cool, and slice.
- Put vegetables and chicken back into pan until warm, serve immediately with tortillas and suggested condiments and allow everyone to make their own.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 440 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 19 g | 29% | |
Saturated Fat 4 g | 20% | |
Cholesterol 100 mg | 33% | |
Sodium 670 mg | 28% | |
Total Carbohydrates 31 g | 10% | |
Dietary Fiber 6 g | 24% | |
Sugars 3 g | ||
Protein 39 g | 78% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Absolutely delicious. A big success with my family.
Yay