Chicken Fajitas (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup packed cilantro leaves, plus extra for serving
1/4 cup lime juice , about 2 limes
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 scallions , cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno, seeded if desired
1 tbsp honey
kosher salt
1 1/2 - lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
2 orange and/or yellow bell peppers, quartered , seeds removed
1 ripe avocado, halved, seeded and peeled
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground coriander
1/4 cup fat-free greek yogurt
12 corn tortillas

Directions:

1. Put the cilantro, lime juice, broth, scallions, garlic, jalapeno, honey, and salt in a blender, puree until smooth. Reserve 2 tablespoons; do not wash out the blender.
Put chicken breasts in a medium bowl and the peppers and onions in another. Divide the remaining cilantro puree evenly between the chicken and the peppers and onions. Toss well to coat the chicken and vegetables and let stand, at room temperature, for 30 minutes.
2. Add the avocado, 1/2 cup water, and the reserved 2 tablespoons cilantro sauce to the blender. Puree until smooth and season with salt. Set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a small skillet set over medium heat until hot. Add the cumin and coriander and continue to cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour the spices over the yogurt and set aside for the flavors to blend. Stir before serving.
4. Preheat a grill for medium-high/direct heat cooking. Oil the grill grates. Grill the chicken and vegetables, turning, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 5 to 8 minutes for the vegetables and 12 to 15 minutes for the chicken. Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Place the tortillas on the grill until just warmed through, about 30 seconds.
5. To assemble the fajitas: slice the onions and peppers into thin strips and then slice the chicken. Place some peppers, onions, chicken and cilantro in a tortilla topped with the spiced yogurt and the avocado sauce.
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Nutritional analysis per serving: (2 fajitas)
Calories 347; Total Fat 8g (Sat Fat 1g, Mono Fat 3g, Poly Fat 1g) ; Protein 31g; Carb 37g; Fiber 5g; Cholesterol 66mg; Sodium 157mg
Marinating chicken and peppers and onions in a highly flavored marinade and then grilling gives it all the flavor without fat. A spiced creamy yogurt sauce and avocado sauce wrapped in a corn tortilla with fresh cilantro keeps the fajitas healthy and fresh tasting.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	339.22 Kcal (1420 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.12g	17%
Cholesterol	67.2mg	22%
Sodium	403.1mg	17%
Potassium	733.31mg	16%
Total Carbs	37.08g	12%
Sugars	9.29g	37%
Dietary Fiber	6.8g	27%
Protein	27.95g	56%
Vitamin C	35.6mg	59%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	99mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	112.06 Kcal (469 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.67g	17%
Cholesterol	22.2mg	22%
Sodium	133.17mg	17%
Potassium	242.25mg	16%
Total Carbs	12.25g	12%
Sugars	3.07g	37%
Dietary Fiber	2.25g	27%
Protein	9.23g	56%
Vitamin C	11.8mg	59%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	32.7mg	10%

* 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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