Low Carb Chicken Fajita Foil Packets Recipe


Atkins Low Carb Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
9.8g
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Phase: Phase 2
Difficulty: Easy
* Any adjustments made to the serving values will only update the ingredients of that recipe and not change the directions.

43.9g

Protein

22.3g

Fat

20.3g

Fiber

522cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/3 cup fresh green bell pepper USDA
  • 1 1/3 cup fresh red bell pepper, sliced Canadian Nutrient File
  • 1 cup fresh red onion USDA
  • 4 svg avocado oil, spray Cadia
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder, 036800328198, organic Red Monkey
  • 1 tsp table salt USDA
  • 1 tsp dried oregano, leaves USDA
  • 0 3/4 tsp garlic powder USDA
  • 0 3/4 tsp ground cumin, 036800328228, organic Red Monkey
  • 0 3/4 tsp Magic Baker zero sugar baking blend, Splenda
  • 24 oz raw chicken thigh, skinless USDA
  • 4 tsp butter, salted USDA
  • 8 tortilla zero net carb tortillas, original Mission
  • 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese FNDDS
  • 1 ea fresh avocado USDA
  • 4 tbsp sour cream FNDDS
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, leaves USDA
  • 0 1/2 ea fresh lime FNDDS

DIRECTIONS

Equipment note: we suggest using heavy duty aluminum foil for this recipe.


  1. Heat grill over high flames for 5 minutes. 
  2. Prepare 4 16-inch lengths of foil. Place 1/3 cup green pepper slices, 1/3 cup red pepper slices, and ¼ cup onion slices in the middle of each length of foil and toss together. Spray with avocado oil.
  3. In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together chili powder, salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, cumin, and sweetener until evenly distributed. Sprinkle a generous pinch over the vegetables in each foil packet.
  4. Cut chicken thighs into ¼-inch slices. Arrange 6-ounces sliced chicken on top of the vegetables in each packet and evenly sprinkle with remaining seasoning, about ½ tablespoon for each packet. Top each with a teaspoon of butter. Fold the foil and seal into packets.
  5. Cook packets, vegetable side down, over high flame for 12 minutes. Flip packets and continue cooking over high flame for 14-18 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Warm tortillas over the grill briefly and serve each hot fajita packet with two tortillas. Top each packet of fajitas with ½-ounce shredded cheese, ¼ of the avocado, 1 tablespoon sour cream, ½ tablespoon cilantro leaves and a small lime wedge. One packet as described is one serving.

Cooking Tip

Cooking time for this recipe really depends on how hot the grill or fire is. Note that it might take longer to fully cook over a lower flame or heat. You can also make this in the oven, cooking packets on a baking sheet at 400°F for roughly the same time.