Chicken Fajitas (Nigella Lawson) Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Over a shallow bowl, cut the chicken with a pair of scissors into thin, lengthways, 1/4 to 1/2-inch strips. Halve the long strips across to give 2 shorter strips (to echo the size of the bell pepper strips). Don't get too hung up on precision, though; you're just trying to cut the chicken into uniform shapes.
  2. Add the oregano, cumin, salt, sugar, 1 tablespoon garlic flavored oil, and the lime juice to the chicken. Stir to combine and let marinate while you get on with the onions and bell peppers. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F if you wish to warm your tortillas.
  3. Warm the peanut or olive oil in a large frying pan or wok and fry the onion slices over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  4. Spread the tortillas out on a cookie sheet and put it in the oven to warm.
  5. Add the bell pepper strips to the pan with the onion and cook for 10 minutes. When both the onions and peppers are tender, remove them to a bowl.
  6. Warm the remaining 2 teaspoons garlic flavored oil in the pan over medium heat and add the chicken with its marinade. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Check that the chicken is piping hot and cooked through, then add the onions and bell peppers. Stir together, then transfer them to a serving dish.
  7. Take the warmed tortillas out of the oven and put them on the table alongside the chicken mixture and all the other accoutrements. Wrap what you fancy in the tortillas and eat straightaway.
  8. Make Ahead Note:
  9. The onion and bell peppers can be cut 1 day in advance. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The chicken can be cut 1 day in advance and tossed with the oregano, cumin and garlic flavored oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Add the lime juice and salt just before cooking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 616.97 Kcal (2583 kJ)
Calories from fat 264.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.38g 45%
Cholesterol 114.33mg 38%
Sodium 1452.3mg 61%
Potassium 733.13mg 16%
Total Carbs 48.52g 16%
Sugars 5.92g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4.33g 17%
Protein 39.84g 80%
Vitamin C 67.1mg 112%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 27.9mg 155%
Calcium 340.7mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 141.52 Kcal (593 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.74g 45%
Cholesterol 26.23mg 38%
Sodium 333.13mg 61%
Potassium 168.17mg 16%
Total Carbs 11.13g 16%
Sugars 1.36g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 17%
Protein 9.14g 80%
Vitamin C 15.4mg 112%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 49%
Iron 6.4mg 155%
Calcium 78.2mg 34%

* 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

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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