Name: Mexican Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: Total prep and cook time: 25 mins
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 red pepper, halved, deseeded and finely sliced; 1 green pepper, halved, deseeded and finely sliced; 2 medium red onions, halved and finely sliced; 2-3 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks (approx. 400g); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped; Juice of 1 lime; 1 cal cooking spray; For the salsa:; ½-1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped; 15 ripe cherry tomatoes, halved; Small handful of finely chopped coriander; Juice of 1 lime

A mixture of chicken, green and red peppers, and red onion slices in a skillet on a white table. Next to the skillet is a white plate on a red and white striped tea towel with a portion of the mixture and sliced tomatoes

This is one of the best-known Tex-Mex dishes. Fajitas are very easy to make, family-friendly, and they taste delicious! This recipe was selected in partnership with Slimming World.

Serves

Prep

Total prep and cook time: 25 mins

Nutrition information

Each 286g serving contains (includes serving suggestion)

KCal: 179
Carbs: 11.0g
Fibre: 3.5g
Protein: 26.0g
Fat: 1.9g
(Low)
Saturates: 0.4g
(Low)
Sugars: 9.5g
(Low)
Salt: 0.18g
(Low)
Fruit/Veg Portion: 1

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Ingredients

1 red pepper, halved, deseeded and finely sliced
1 green pepper, halved, deseeded and finely sliced
2 medium red onions, halved and finely sliced
2-3 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks (approx. 400g)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 cal cooking spray
For the salsa:
½-1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
15 ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
Small handful of finely chopped coriander
Juice of 1 lime

Method

Step 1

Spray a non-stick pan with 1 cal cooking spray and place over a medium-high heat. Add the peppers, onions, chillies, lime juice and spices and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes. Add the chicken, then stir-fry over a high heat for 5 mins, or until the chicken is cooked through and no pink flesh is visible . The juices should run clear when you cut into the thickest part of the chicken.

Step 2

Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes and add to a bowl along with the lime juice and a little seasoning of pepper. You could add these ingredients to a food processor and pulse if you want a more finely chopped consistency.

Step 3

Lay out the ingredients on a table and serve.

Recipe tips

These fajitas can be served with homemade coleslaw (cabbage, carrot and onion mixed with fat free plain unsweetened yoghurt) and grated cheese. For a higher carb option serve with brown rice or wholemeal tortilla.

Mexican Chicken Fajitas