Mexican Chicken Fajitas
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Mexican Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish made with marinated chicken strips, sautéed bell peppers, and onions, typically served in warm tortillas. A notable nutritional highlight is the high protein content, providing 23.54g per serving.
This dish is served in various meal programs throughout NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Mexican Chicken Fajitas
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Mexican Chicken Fajitas shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Mexican Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken strips, bell peppers, and onions, perfect for a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- •1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- •3 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp chili powder
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •1 tsp paprika
- •1 tsp salt
- •1 tsp black pepper
- •2 medium bell peppers, sliced
- •1 large onion, sliced
- •8 small flour tortillas
- •1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- 1Slice the chicken breast into thin strips.
- 2In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 3Add chicken strips to the bowl and toss to coat well with the marinade.
- 4Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken strips for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- 5Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 6In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and onion, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- 7Return the chicken to the skillet, add lime juice, and stir everything together.
- 8Serve the chicken and vegetables in warm flour tortillas.
Chef Tips
- For added spice, include a pinch of cayenne pepper in the marinade.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.