Serving tip: Set out bowls of salsa, sour cream, guacamole, minced scallions and diced tomatoes to top these flavorful fajitas.
Serrano-Lime Chicken Fajitas
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound chicken strips or tenders
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 small serrano pepper seeded and minced
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper cored, seeded, and cut into strips
- 1 medium green bell pepper cored, seeded, and cut into strips
- 1 small red onion halved and sliced into 1/4-inch half moons
- 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 4-8 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet. Sprinkle fajita strips with cumin and chili powder; transfer to skillet and sear on both sides. Add serrano pepper and lime juice; cover and cook until chicken is tender and cooked through, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
- While chicken is cooking, heat remaining olive oil in a small skillet and sauté bell peppers and onion for 5-7 minutes, until just tender. Stir in cilantro. Season vegetables and chicken with salt and pepper.
- Transfer vegetables and chicken to a warm serving plate. Warm tortillas in microwave for 10 seconds each. Top with chicken, vegetables, and desired garnishes.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Serrano-Lime Chicken Fajitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 66mg
22%
Sodium 257mg
11%
Total Carbohydrates 30g
10%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Protein 32g
64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 362 cal, 30% fat cal, 12g fat, 1g sat fat, 66mg chol, 32g protein, 30g carb, 4g fiber, 257mg sodium
