Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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Chicken Fajitas
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Directions:

  1. In shallow glass dish, combine lime juice, olive oil, and spices. Wisk together, reserving about 2 T.
  2. Add chicken to dish, turn to coat, and cover with plastic wrap.
  3. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes (longer is better).
  4. Cook chicken on a preheated broiler or grill until no longer pink, turning once and basting with marinade in dish (about 10 minutes).
  5. Remove cooked chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  6. Toss peppers and onions with reserved marinade, then place on broiler pan or on foil on the grill and cook until lightly charred, stirring occasionally (about 8 minutes).
  7. While vegetables are cooking, cut chicken into strips.
  8. Place in large bowl, adding 1 cup tomatoes, 1 T. cilantro, and green onions, mixing gently.
  9. Mix remaining tomatoes and cilantro in a separate bowl.
  10. When vegetables are cooked, add to chicken mixture.
  11. To serve, put chicken mix in tortilla shells, topping with tomato/cilantro mixture and cheese, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 259.2 Kcal (1085 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.81g 15%
Cholesterol 48.28mg 16%
Sodium 432.9mg 18%
Potassium 454.22mg 10%
Total Carbs 24.58g 8%
Sugars 4.24g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.47g 10%
Protein 18.68g 37%
Vitamin C 43mg 72%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 13.9mg 77%
Calcium 134.5mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.1 Kcal (461 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.17g 15%
Cholesterol 20.51mg 16%
Sodium 183.88mg 18%
Potassium 192.93mg 10%
Total Carbs 10.44g 8%
Sugars 1.8g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 10%
Protein 7.94g 37%
Vitamin C 18.3mg 72%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 25%
Iron 5.9mg 77%
Calcium 57.1mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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