Are fajitas healthy? This one is. I like to think this is the BEST easy recipe for chicken fajitas. This chicken fajita recipe is not only flavorful, but so easy to make. Are fajitas a healthy choice for dinner? Learn why they are a great choice below. Also, continue reading to get my easy chicken fajita recipe that your family will enjoy in only 30 minutes.
This is one of my favorite easy dinner recipes! This quick weeknight dinner recipe is ready in 30 minutes.
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- 💖 Why You'll Love This Chicken Fajitas Recipe?
- 🥣 Chicken Fajita Recipe Ingredients
- ❓ What Is A Fajita
- ❓ Are Fajitas Healthy For You?
- ❓ Why are My Chicken Fajitas Tough?
- 🍗 Quick Chicken Fajita Recipe Overview
- ⭐️ Tips For the Best Chicken Fajitas
- 🧡 Chicken Fajitas Watch How to Make
- 📖 Recipe
- 💫 Pro Nutrition Tip
- ❄️ Chicken Fajita Storage Instructions
- 🍽️ What to Do With Leftover Chicken Fajitas?
- 🥘 Meal Prep Tips
- 🍽️ What to Serve With This Chicken Fajitas Recipes?
- 😀 Enjoy This Easy Chicken Fajita Recipe!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Chicken Fajitas Recipe?
- High in Protein - This protein packed dinner contains 20 grams of protein per serving.
- Great Meal Prep Recipe - Prepare the chicken, veggies, and yogurt sauce in advance. Quickly assemble on tortillas when ready to serve.
- Vitamin & Minerals - Chicken breasts are great sources of iron, B vitamins, selenium, zinc, and magnesium.
- Healthy Family Friendly Dinner - Your family will love this healthy and nutritious recipe made simple ingredients.
🥣 Chicken Fajita Recipe Ingredients
To make this healthy chicken fajita recipe, you will simply need to gather a few key ingredients that will create a high protein dish.
- Chicken Breast - I recommend using skinless, boneless chicken breasts. a great source of protein, but rich in vitamins and minerals. Iron, B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and selenium. Chicken is also a great source of B vitamins, which help in energy production, as well as help form red blood cells in the body.
- Gluten-Free Tamari Sauce - This is a sauce similar to soy or teriyaki sauce.
- Bell Peppers - I like the red bell peppers because they are the sweetest. As bell peppers ripen, they change color, and the green tends to be a bit more bitter.
- Yogurt of Choice - I used plain almond milk yogurt, but Greek yogurt works well in this recipe too.
- Fresh Dill - This adds a fresh brightness to the yogurt sauce.
- Gluten-Free Tortillas - Any brand of gluten-free tortillas will work well. If you want to change things up, try my recipe for plantain tortilla wraps.
- Olive Oil - This is a great neutral flavored oil. You can also use avocado oil.
- Onion - I like to use a red onion, but a white onion is perfect too.
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❓ What Is A Fajita
A fajita is a Mexican dish of seared or grilled chicken or meat strips in sliced bell peppers and/or onions, typically served with warm tortillas.
❓ Are Fajitas Healthy For You?
The fajitas usually found in restaurants and fast food chains can be made with high fat and sodium meats.
For a healthy diet, it's important to avoid processed foods that contain trans fats and saturated fat.
This easy chicken fajita recipe is healthy because we can control the type of ingredients we use at home. So, by replacing higher fat cuts of meat with lean white chicken breast, this typical Mexican meal is healthy and delicious.
So, yes, eating fajitas is a healthy choice for a balanced, nutritious diet.
❓ Why are My Chicken Fajitas Tough?
This is because the chicken breasts lack moisture and a good marinade. For instance, my homemade marinade is easy to make and locks in that flavor while keeping the chicken juicy.
🍗 Quick Chicken Fajita Recipe Overview
This is a quick weeknight dinner that anyone can prepare. The preparation time for this Mexican dish is only 10 minutes.
The entire recipe is made in only 30 minutes and makes 4 servings. The best chicken fajita recipe calls for chicken breasts, bell pepper, onion, yogurt sauce, and tortillas. It is best served with rice, sour cream, and guacamole.
⭐️ Tips For the Best Chicken Fajitas
- Season well.
- Use cast iron.
- Don't overcook.
- Serve with toppings.
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🧡 Chicken Fajitas Watch How to Make
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📖 Recipe
Easy Chicken Fajitas with Garlic Yogurt Sauce (30 Minute Meal)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken, breast (Skinless & boneless)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup yogurt of choice (Unsweetened)
- 1 bell pepper, red (Thinly sliced)
- 1 cloves garlic, fresh
- 1 medium onion, red (Thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup tamari, gluten-free (Can use gluten-free soy sauce, look for low-sodium)
- 1-2 tablespoon dill, fresh
- 1 Pinch black pepper, ground (To taste)
- 4 tortillas, gluten-free (To taste)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast in thin slices, and marinate in soy sauce, salt and pepper.
- Remove the seeds from the bell pepper. Then cut in half into thin strips.
- Peel the onion, cut it in half, and then cut into thin slices.
- Add olive oil to the hot pan, then put the chicken and veggies in. Distribute evenly and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes on medium high heat.
- To make the sauce, peel one clove of garlic, and crush it. Then cut into small pieces. Put the garlic in olive oil, mix with a pinch of salt.
- Add in yogurt and combine. Finally, cut some fresh dill to taste and add to sauce.
- Finally, serve the chicken and veggies with an option to top the warmed gluten-free tortilla. Top with sauce and enjoy.
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💫 Pro Nutrition Tip
Boost gut health with every bite! 🌿✨ This chicken fajita recipe isn't just delicious -it's packed with gut-loving nutrients! The garlic yogurt sauce provides probiotics to support digestion, while the fiber-rich bell peppers and onions help feed beneficial gut bacteria. 🌶️
🥑 For an extra anti-inflammatory boost, squeeze fresh lime juice over your fajitas-it enhances flavor and aids digestion! 🍋💛
❄️ Chicken Fajita Storage Instructions
Here are some quick and easy storage instructions for your chicken fajita recipes.
Can You Freeze Chicken Fajitas?
Yes, they freeze well for up to three months.
🍽️ What to Do With Leftover Chicken Fajitas?
1. First, shred the chicken and add it to a freezer bag.
2. Then, add the veggies and sauce into a freezer bag, as well as any remaining tortillas or gluten-free wraps.
3. Finally, freeze the chicken and veggies in separate bags for up to three months.
🥘 Meal Prep Tips
- Pre-Marinate Chicken - Slice chicken breast and marinate it with fajita spices, olive oil, and a squeeze of lime. Store in an airtight container for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Pre-Cut Veggies - Slice bell peppers, onions, and any additional vegetables ahead of time. Keep them in a sealed container in the fridge for easy assembly when cooking.
- Batch Cook Chicken & Veggies - Sauté or grill the marinated chicken along with the peppers and onions in one go. Once cooked, let the mixture cool before portioning it out.
- Prepare Garlic Yogurt Sauce - Whisk together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Assemble Meal Prep Containers - Divide the chicken fajita mix into individual meal prep containers. Consider packing warm tortillas separately to keep them fresh until serving.
- Label & Date - Clearly label each container with the recipe name and preparation date to ensure you enjoy your fajita meals at their peak freshness.
🍽️ What to Serve With This Chicken Fajitas Recipes?
Fajitas are a Tex-Mex meal that can be served with any side dish. Try rice, baked potatoes, gluten-free corn tortillas, gluten-free flour tortillas, vegan refried beans, black or pinto beans, salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream.
😀 Enjoy This Easy Chicken Fajita Recipe!
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