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CuisineNorth AmericanMexicanChickenHigh-FiberLow-SugarHigh-ProteinOne-Pot or PanMeal PrepWeeknightDinnerUnder 30 MinutesEasyHealthyGluten-FreeDairy-Free

Healthy Kickin’ Fajitas

Jazmin Rodriguez
Community Member
September 25, 2020

Under 30 minutes

This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Healthy Kickin’ Fajitas

Under 30 minutes

This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Healthy Kickin’ Fajitas

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 16 oz chicken strip (460 g), cooked
  • orange bell pepper, julienned
  • ½ red bell pepper, julienned
  • ½ green bell pepper, julienned
  • ½ white onion, julienned
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth (240 mL)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon mongolian sauce
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups quinoa (200 g), cooked
  • 3 ½ cups water (840 mL)

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 538
  • Fat 10g
  • Carbs 60g
  • Fiber 7g
  • Sugar 2g
  • Protein 48g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Mix chicken strips with seasonings and lemon juice and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a medium pan on medium heat and add the garlic, sautéing for about a minute. Quickly add the chicken broth stir to avoid burning the garlic.
  3. Add in the chicken and peppers, cover and cook on medium for about 5 minutes. Then, add onion and remove from heat once the broth is bubbling and the peppers look fully cooked.
  4. Mix Mongolian sauce with quinoa.
  5. Serve chicken and veggies alongside prepared quinoa.
  6. Enjoy!
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