Chicken Fajita Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 lb meat ( chicken or steak)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
8 flour tortillas
1 medium onion
2 small sweet peppers (green or red )

Directions:

Note: Can replace garlic clove with 1/8 tsp of garlic powder. Veggies are optional.
Toppings: Salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes.
Slice meat into thin strips.
In bowl, mix together 1 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, hot hepper flakes, black pepper and salt.
Add meat, and stir to coat the meat well. Let sit to marinate (works well overnight in the fridge).
Chop veggies into strips.
In large non stick skillet over medium high heat, heat remaining tablespoons of olive oil.
Throw in veggies and sautee until well done and remove from skillet.
Add meat to skillet, cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes or until they lose their red color (for beef).
Add veggies back in and cook for a couple more minutes.
Remove from heat and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	205.88 Kcal (862 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.93g	12%
Cholesterol	29.76mg	10%
Sodium	324.42mg	14%
Potassium	215.04mg	5%
Total Carbs	20.87g	7%
Sugars	1.35g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	7%
Protein	12.65g	25%
Vitamin C	28.3mg	47%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	26.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	181.34 Kcal (759 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.99g	12%
Cholesterol	26.21mg	10%
Sodium	285.76mg	14%
Potassium	189.41mg	5%
Total Carbs	18.38g	7%
Sugars	1.19g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.55g	7%
Protein	11.15g	25%
Vitamin C	24.9mg	47%
Iron	2.9mg	18%
Calcium	23.4mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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