Indulge in a fiesta of flavors with our Heart Healthy Chicken Fajitas! Packed with tender, seasoned chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and caramelized onions, these fajitas are a delightful and nutritious meal. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of cumin, chili powder, and paprika, and finished with a zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro, every bite is a burst of goodness.
Serve them on whole-grain tortillas and top with your favorite heart-healthy additions like sliced avocado, low-fat Greek yogurt, salsa, and shredded lettuce. Enjoy a guilt-free, delicious dinner that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced.
- 1 red pepper, cored, de-seeded and thinly sliced.
- 1 yellow pepper, cored, de-seeded and thinly sliced.
- 450g (14 1/2 oz) skinned chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips.
- 1/8th teaspoon paprika.
- 1/8th teaspoon mild chili powder.
- 1/4th teaspoon cumin.
- 1/4th oregano.
- 4 soft flour tortillas.
- 1/2 iceberg lettuce, finely shredded.
- Guacamole, to serve (optional).
- Tomato salsa
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped.
- 425g (14oz) small vine-ripened tomatoes.
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed.
- Large handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped.
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
First make the tomato salsa. Combine the red onion, tomatoes, garlic and coriander leaves in a bowl. Season with black pepper, then cover and chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Heat the oil in a wok or large nonstick frying pan. Add the onion and peppers and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken, paprika, chili powder, cumin, and oregano and continue to cook for a further five minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in foil and warm in the oven for five minutes or according to packet instructors.
Spoon one-quarter of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla, add a couple of tablespoons of tomato salsa and the shredded lettuce. Roll up and serve warm, accompanied by guacamole, if you like.
Nutritional Data (per serving):
Calories: 350
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 550mg
Total Carbohydrates: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugars: 5g
Protein: 30g
Enjoy these heart-healthy chicken fajitas, packed with flavor and nutrients!
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