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Chicken Fajitas With Lime, Garlic and Bell Peppers Recipe

Chicken Fajitas With Lime, Garlic and Bell Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , cut in 1-1/2-inch x 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup lime juice (1-2 limes)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup green bell pepper, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground red pepper, up to 1/2 teaspoon
4 large flour tortillas, warmed
8 tsp low-fat sour cream (optional)
salsa (optional)

Directions:

MARINATE CHICKEN FOR 30 MINUTES.
Mix lime juice and minced garlic in 2-quart Ziploc bag.
Add chicken strips to marinade bag. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator, turning periodically to distribute marinade.
STIRFRY.
Heat olive oil in heavy frying pan over medium-high heat.
Pour in chicken and marinade sauce. Stirfry for 5-7 minutes.
Remove chicken to plate and keep warm.
Drain excess liquid from skillet, if necessary.
Add bell pepper strips and remaining garlic to frying pan and stirfry for 5 minutes or until peppers are tender.
Sprinkle bell pepper and garlic with cumin, salt and ground red pepper.
Add chicken back to frying pan and stirfry 1-2 minutes.
ASSEMBLE BURRITOS.
Spread 1 teaspoon sour cream (optional) on one side of each tortilla. Spoon stirfry mixture evenly over sour cream.
Fold bottom of tortilla and roll up sides.
Serve with salsa, if desired.
Serves 2 hearty appetites, or 4 dainty portions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1205.31 Kcal (5046 kJ)
Calories from fat	373.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.45g	64%
Cholesterol	278.76mg	93%
Sodium	2700.66mg	113%
Potassium	2093.93mg	45%
Total Carbs	104.13g	35%
Sugars	15.64g	63%
Dietary Fiber	9.06g	36%
Protein	105.74g	211%
Vitamin C	403.7mg	673%
Vitamin A	9.5mg	315%
Iron	165.8mg	921%
Calcium	183.3mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	101.93 Kcal (427 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.51g	64%
Cholesterol	23.57mg	93%
Sodium	228.39mg	113%
Potassium	177.08mg	45%
Total Carbs	8.81g	35%
Sugars	1.32g	63%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	36%
Protein	8.94g	211%
Vitamin C	34.1mg	673%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	315%
Iron	14mg	921%
Calcium	15.5mg	18%

* 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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