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Fajitas: Vibrant poultry
Fajitas: Vibrant poultry

🌮🍗 Unleash Your Fajita Feast! 🍗🌮

Embark on a tasteful journey with this 2-person poultry explosion named Fajita Frenzy!

Ingredients

  • Chop 455g of thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Fajita seasoning
  • Use 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • Prepare 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
  • Prepare 1 small green bell pepper, sliced
  • Prepare 1 small yellow onion, sliced
  • Mix in 340g of cooked quinoa
  • Stir in 65g of medium jalapeño salsa

Nutritional Gem

Comprise of:

  • 1218 calories
  • 41g fat
  • 133g carbs
  • 81g protein
  • 17g fiber

Let's Cook Together!

  1. Rub chicken with Fajita seasoning and oil, leave at room temp for 30 minutes
  2. Brown sliced chicken in skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes
  3. Introduce sliced bell peppers and onions to skillet, sauté for another 5 minutes
  4. Incorporate cooked quinoa and salsa
  5. Simmer for few more minutes, then serve in warm pyrex dish
  6. Savor this speedy, delectable Mexican masterpiece, with bonus points for simplicity!

Extra Tips & Twists

  1. Keep your cutting board clean before diving into the dairy-free fajita adventure!
  2. Assemble this vibrant dish within 30 minutes using a sauté pan and wooden spoon!
  3. Explore eko's gluten-free Chicken Fajita recipe for more ideas and twists!

Insider's Secret: This versatile dish delivers 36g of protein and 7g of fiber, fulfilling nutritional desires for protein-conscious folks and those following a fiber-rich diet!

Now, let's spice things up with enriching variations to transform our Fajita Frenzy into a gluten-free, high-protein, high-fiber delight:

Gluten-Free Adaptations

  1. Swap your tortilla for a gluten-free alternative: explore options like corn wraps, almond flour wraps, cassava flour wraps, chickpea flour wraps, or other gluten-free blends!
  2. Opt for gluten-free tortillas or cornbread-style tortillas specifically labeled as gluten-free
  3. Embrace lettuce wraps to enjoy a low-carb, gluten-free alternative

High Protein Options

  1. Choose higher-protein chicken options: swap chicken breast for boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  2. Add plant-based protein sources: incorporate beans like black beans, pinto beans, or refried beans
  3. Go vegan: use alternatives like soy curls, seitan, tempeh, chickpeas, or TVP

High Fiber Foods

  1. Explore a spectrum of veggies: add bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and more
  2. Opt for whole grains: serve your fajitas over quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
  3. Include roasted sweet potatoes for sweetness and extra fiber

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