Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb chicken tenders
1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp lime juice
1 lime zest
1 tbsp chili powder ( go wild and try ancho or chipotle)
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp oregano
2 garlic cloves, chopped
salt and pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 onions, sliced (red or yellow )
1 green bell pepper , cut into strips
1 red bell pepper , cut into strips
1/2-1 cup cilantro, chopped (to taste)
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
salsa
guacamole
cheddar cheese
sour cream
avocado

Directions:

Marinate the chicken in the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper for 30 minutes.
Grill the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side. (This may, also, be pan grilled; cook through.).
Heat the oil in a pan. Saute the onions until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add the peppers; saute until the peppers are tender, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Remove from heat and mix in the cilantro. Top warmed tortilla with chicken, pepper & onion mixture and any topping desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	462.31 Kcal (1936 kJ)
Calories from fat	232.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.83g	40%
Cholesterol	19.65mg	7%
Sodium	598.56mg	25%
Potassium	465.6mg	10%
Total Carbs	44.1g	15%
Sugars	2.47g	10%
Dietary Fiber	5.4g	22%
Protein	14.38g	29%
Vitamin C	42.6mg	71%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Iron	19.4mg	108%
Calcium	75.1mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	208.17 Kcal (872 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.63g	40%
Cholesterol	8.85mg	7%
Sodium	269.52mg	25%
Potassium	209.65mg	10%
Total Carbs	19.86g	15%
Sugars	1.11g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.43g	22%
Protein	6.47g	29%
Vitamin C	19.2mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	33%
Iron	8.7mg	108%
Calcium	33.8mg	8%

* 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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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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