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Chicken Fajitas

From: SparkPeople.comDelicious, healthy and filling

Number of Servings: 8
 
  • 3 Chicken breast fillets (cut into strips)
  • 1 green pepper (cut into strips)
  • 1 red pepper (cut into strips
  • 1 onion (approximately 1 cup cut into strips)
  • 8 - 8" Flour Tortillas
 
Marinade:
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cilantro

Toppings: (your choice)

  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream
  • Salsa
  • Corn
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Chopped Lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Refried Beans

Mix together marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and marinate for minimum of 30 minutes to maximum of overnight)Saute peppers in 1 Tbl of canola oil. Add onion slices. Remove peppers and onions when soft and set aside. Add chicken to pan (add more oil if necessary) Cook until almost done (approx 5 minutes and add peppers. Cook for a few minutes more and serve. While chicken is cooking, prepare the toppings in individual bowls for serving. Warm up tortillas in a tortilla warmer, or individually in the microwave on a paper towel for 15 seconds each. Place fajita mixture in the tortilla. Let each person add their own toppings and wrap tightly. Serves 8