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Chicken Fajitas

From: SparkPeople.com

Delicious, healthy and filling

Minutes to Prepare: 45

Minutes to Cook: 20

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