Stir-Fry Chicken Fajitas – Ww

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 3
Stir-Fry Chicken Fajitas - Ww
in Mexican

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 large red bell pepper ( thinly sliced )
1 large yellow pepper ( thinly sliced )
1 large green pepper ( thinly sliced )
1 medium onion ( thinly sliced )
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 flour tortillas ( fajita size )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
245
Sugar
3g
Fat
10g
Stir-Fry Chicken Fajitas are a delicious Mexican-inspired dish that can be enjoyed any night of the week. This particular recipe is a bit lighter and healthier than traditional fajitas because it incorporates more vegetables and uses chicken breast instead of beef. The chicken and vegetables are cooked together in a flavorful sauce and served on tortillas. With a variety of optional toppings, everyone can customize their fajitas to their liking. This recipe is also Weight Watchers-friendly for those looking to watch their points.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, lime juice, cumin, and cayenne. Set aside.
2.Cut the chicken into thin strips and season with salt and pepper.
3.Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4.In the same skillet or wok, add the peppers and onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked but still slightly crisp.
5.Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
6.Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the top and stir everything together.
7.Heat the tortillas according to package instructions.
8.Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture on the tortillas.
9.Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro.

PROS

This recipe is a healthier version of traditional fajitas because it uses chicken breast instead of beef and incorporates more vegetables.

It is also Weight Watchers-friendly with only 6 points per serving.

CONS

This recipe requires a fair bit of slicing and dicing, which can be time-consuming.

The tortillas used in this recipe can be high in calories and carbohydrates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great source of protein from the chicken and also provides a variety of vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
Peppers are particularly high in vitamin C, while onions provide fiber and vitamin B6.

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