Chicken Fajitas Margarita Recipe
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7.3g
Net Atkins Count TM
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 240 Minutes
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Phase: Phase 2
Difficulty: Difficult
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Phase: Phase 2
Difficulty: Difficult
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19.2g
Protein
23.7g
Fat
5.2g
Fiber
354.4cal
Calories
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×INGREDIENTS
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1 tsp Lime Zest
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1 fl oz Fresh Lime Juice
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12 oz, raw (yield after cooking, bone removed) Chicken Breast
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5 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
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2 fl oz (no ice) Tequila
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0 1/8 cup Cilantro (Coriander)
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2 clove Garlic
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1 tsp Cumin
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4 tortilla Low Carb Tortillas
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1 small Onions
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0 1/2 tsp Salt
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0 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
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1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) Green Sweet Pepper
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1 small whole (2-2/5" dia) Red Tomatoes
DIRECTIONS
- Zest and juice the lime. Place chicken, 1/4 cup of the oil, lime juice, tequila, 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, salt and pepper in a plastic bag and marinate, refrigerated, 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain chicken and discard marinade. Heat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven.
- Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook sliced onion 3 minutes, until softened.
- Add pepper strips and cook 2 minutes, until crisp-tender. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
- Add chicken to skillet and cook about 5 minutes per side, until cooked through (add more oil if necessary). Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Stir in vegetables and diced tomato. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes more. Stir in remaining cilantro.
- To serve, spoon chicken mixture onto tortillas and top with sour cream and salsa, if desired.
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