Chicken Fajitas Margarita - Low Carb Recipe

Name: Chicken Fajitas Margarita - Low Carb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2 x 1/2 inch strips; 5 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup tequila or 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 2 cloves garlic, pushed through a press; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 low-carb flour tortillas; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 small tomatoes, chopped; sour cream (optional); green chili salsa (optional)

Servings: persons

12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2 x 1/2 inch strips
5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup tequila or 1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 cloves garlic, pushed through a press
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 low-carb flour tortillas
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small tomatoes, chopped
sour cream (optional)
green chili salsa (optional)

1
Place chicken, 1/4 cup of the oil, lime juice, tequila, 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, garlic, cumin, lime peel, salt and pepper in a plastic bag and marinate, refrigerated, 4 hours or overnight.
2
Drain chicken and discard marinade.
3
Heat oven to 350u00b0F.
4
Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven.
5
Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion 3 minutes, until softened.
6
Add pepper strips and cook 2 minutes, until crisp-tender.
7
Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
8
Add chicken to skillet and cook about 5 minutes per side, until cooked through (add more oil if necessary).
9
Stir in vegetables and tomato.
10
Cook, stirring, 2 minutes more.
11
Stir in remaining cilantro.
12
To serve, spoon chicken mixture onto tortillas and top with sour cream and salsa, if desired.

1059

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2 x 1/2 inch strips, 5 tablespoons canola oil, divided, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup tequila or 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fajitas Margarita - Low Carb falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Fajitas Margarita - Low Carb

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