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15 Minute Skillet Chicken Fajitas
DELICIOUS Food Prep idea for the #NewWeek!
Clean Eating made SIMPLE!
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken breast, sliced thin
- 4 Tbsp avocado oil, or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of a fresh lemon
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, cut into wedges
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro or parsley leaves, chopped
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- fresh lime wedges for serving
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken with oil and all the spices. Toss the chicken until coated well.
- Preheat a 12-inch skillet over high heat.
- When the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Add the sliced peppers, onion, and lemon juice.
- Sauté the peppers and onions for about 4 minutes or until they are golden and have softened slightly.
- Cook everything for another minute, then serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.
- Serve fajitas immediately or make it in a big batch and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Enjoy!
15 Minute Skillet Chicken Fajitas
A protein and vegetable rich meal ready in just 15 minutes for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, sliced thin
- 4 Tbsp avocado oil, or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp cayenne peppers
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of a fresh lemon
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, cut into wedges
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro or parsley leaves, chopped
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- fresh lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the chicken with oil and all the spices. Toss the chicken until coated well.
- Preheat a 12 inch skillet over high heat.
- When the skillet is hot add the chicken and cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Add the sliced peppers, onion, and lemon juice.
- Saute the peppers and onions for about 4 minutes or until they are golden and have softened slightly.
- Add in the cooked brown rice, and mix well.
- Cook everything for another minute then serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.
- Serve fajitas immediately or make them in a big batch and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 97mg, Sodium: 959mg, Potassium: 990mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 2502IU, Vitamin C: 187mg, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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