Health & Fitness
Chicken Fajitas
My FAVORITE recipe from before I was gluten-free, and I'm so glad it can STILL be a favorite.
Corn tortillas have a different texture, but these were still really good.
HINT: The chipotle peppers in adobo sauce make this dish a little spicy for my kids, so I usually leave a little chicken out of the marinade for them to eat.
Marinade
1 orange, juiced
1 lime, juiced
2 tbsp chipotle peppers with adobo sauce (use more or less depending on your level of spice preference)
1/2 cup cilantro (no stems)
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
* put all but chicken in food processor/blender and blend til smooth
* marinade chicken in fridge for 30 minutes to 3 hours
**makes about 3 cups**
Sliced Veggies
1/2 large onion
1 yellow bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
**makes about 6 cups**
Guacamole
1 avocado
1/4 medium red onion
2-3 cloves garlic
1/3 cup cilantro
1 lime juiced
2 tbsp. olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
* put everything in a food processor/blender and blend til smooth!
**makes about 1 1/2 cups**
* cook veggies with a little non-stick spray until tender
* cook chicken in a saute pan until no longer pink in the middle
Calorie Breakdown:
Chicken with marinade: 1205 total calories
Veggies: 160 total calories
Guacamole: 620 total calories
1 Fajita = 160 calories
1 small corn tortilla
1/2 tbsp guacamole
1/8 cup chicken
1/4 cup veggies
1/4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce
**reminders**
1 tbsp sour cream = 30 calories
1 medium flour tortilla = 230 calories
1 small corn tortilla = 60 calories
1 oz. shredded cheese = 120 calories