Easy Chicken Fajitas
LunchChicken fajitas are so easy yet ridiculously tasty! They are perfect for lunch on the go or to enjoy with friends and family as an evening meal.
Calories600kcal
Carbs43g
Protein42g
Fats29g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
This recipe would be great for lunch on an exercise day as it contains all three macronutrients along with a good amount of fibre.
Health Benefits
This recipe is a good source of vitamin C, Zinc and Calcium. Vitamin C and Zinc play a role in supporting the immune system. Calcium plays an important role in health including bone formation and density, muscle contraction, protein synthesis and maintaining heart health.
Expert Tips
Make some extra servings to store in your fridge or freezer for a quick meal!
Equipment
- Large non-stick pan
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 Onion (sliced)
- 1 Chicken breast (approx. 200g, sliced)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 Tortilla wrap
- 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
- 60 g Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Wild leaf salad
- ½ tsp Oregano
- ½ tsp Cumin (powder)
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Cayenne pepper
Servings
Instructions
- Heat half the olive oil on a non-stick pan.
- Add the onions and peppers to the pan along with half of the amount of oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.
- Fry on a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Meanwhile, marinate the sliced chicken breast in a small bowl by covering in the remaining herbs and spices and drizzling over the lemon juice. Massage the seasoning into the chicken with your fingers.
- Remove the onions and peppers from the pan.
- Drizzle the rest of the olive oil onto the pan and fry the chicken strips on a medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Assemble the fajitas with the salad leaves, greek yoghurt and grated cheddar cheese.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 42gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 655mgPotassium: 1068mgFiber: 9gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 403ugVitamin C: 109mgCalcium: 405mgIron: 3.8mg
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