Healthy Chicken Fajitas

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It’s fajita time! This recipe is a wonderful option for a weekday dinner – it’s healthy, delicious and ready in 20 minutes. Serve with low fat toppings like salsa, chopped tomatoes, fat free sour cream or hot sauce.

Remember that all of that hard work that you put into your workouts can quickly and easily be lost on unhealthy eating – which is why it’s so important to enjoy light, protein-filled meals like this one.

Servings: 4

Here’s what you need…

  • 1 teaspoon Chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 uncooked chicken breasts (4oz each)
  • ½ green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Lime wedges for serving
  1. In a re-sealable bag, combine Chile powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cornstarch, and water. Add chicken, bell peppers, and onion; gently knead to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet, empty the contents of the bag into the skillet and cook over high heat. Stir occasionally and cook until the vegetables are tender crisp and the chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice
  3. Transfer to serving dish and enjoy with lime wedges.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 160 calories, 5g fat, 5g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, and 24g protein.

I hope that you get a chance to give this recipe a try this week. Remember that I’m only a call or email away to assist you in all things fitness. And if you are not yet one of my prized clients then call or email me now to set up your first workout – I’d love to help you achieve your best body ever!

Talk Soon,

Coach Nicole
Nicole@tfwgreensboro.com
(336) 324-1140