CHICKEN FAJITAS MARGARITA - LOW CARB

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Got this off of the Atkins Web site, really good!! Marinate time: 4 hours If you like the heat of hot peppers, add a big pinch of chili powder to the marinade or top the fajitas with shredded jalapeno jack cheese.

Provided by seahorse73

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2 x 1/2 inch strips
5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup tequila or 1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 cloves garlic, pushed through a press
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 low-carb flour tortillas
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small tomatoes, chopped
sour cream (optional)
green chili salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • Place chicken, 1/4 cup of the oil, lime juice, tequila, 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, garlic, cumin, lime peel, salt and pepper in a plastic bag and marinate, refrigerated, 4 hours or overnight.
  • Drain chicken and discard marinade.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion 3 minutes, until softened.
  • Add pepper strips and cook 2 minutes, until crisp-tender.
  • Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
  • Add chicken to skillet and cook about 5 minutes per side, until cooked through (add more oil if necessary).
  • Stir in vegetables and tomato.
  • Cook, stirring, 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in remaining cilantro.
  • To serve, spoon chicken mixture onto tortillas and top with sour cream and salsa, if desired.

abel moses
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I've made these fajitas several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to feed a crowd.


Grgur Krznar
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These fajitas were a great way to use up some leftover chicken. They were easy to make and tasted great.


WEEKEND SWEET VOICE
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fajitas were dry and tough. I might try a different recipe next time.


Shafiqul Islam
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These fajitas were amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Omr Ahmed
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The chicken fajitas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.


Munyaradzi Mavunga
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I'm always looking for new low-carb recipes and these fajitas definitely fit the bill. They were delicious and I felt good about eating them.


Md Arwaj
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These fajitas are so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can customize them with my favorite toppings.


maleesha maleesha
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I've been making these fajitas for years and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover chicken.


siriwa kelvin
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These fajitas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and everyone loves them.


Samia Mussa
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I'm not a big fan of chicken fajitas, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. They were really good!


Beatrice Wangui
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The fajitas were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely make them again.


SK Video
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The chicken fajitas were good, but I found the marinade to be a bit too salty.


Anthony Browning
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I love that this recipe is low-carb. It's a great way to enjoy fajitas without all the guilt.


Rana AM
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These fajitas were a great way to use up some leftover chicken. They were easy to make and the results were delicious.


Marsa Wax
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I've made these fajitas several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The marinade is so easy to make and the chicken always comes out so tender and juicy.


Mdtuhin Ahmed
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These chicken fajitas were a hit! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken cooked perfectly. The fajitas were so delicious that I couldn't stop eating them.