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Chicken Fajita

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 450 g of skinless and boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 sweet peppers of any color, thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp grated lime zest + wedges for serving
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 0.5 cups ready pico de gallo or fresh salsa
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese (about 45 g)

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Combine chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Rub the chicken breasts with the spice mixture. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet (do not wash the pan) and bake until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, garlic, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 8 minutes. Add the lime zest and 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt. Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm in the oven for 5 minutes, then divide among plates. Slice the chicken. Top the tortillas with the chicken, bell pepper mixture, pico de gallo, and cheese. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 372, Total Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 3g, Protein 32g, Carbohydrates 33g, Fiber 4g, Cholesterol 75mg, Sodium 779mg, Sugars -g.

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