CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH LIME, GARLIC AND BELL PEPPERS

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WW friendly. A family favorite especially when atoning for excesses. This is so tasty, yet so healthy, even when each adult eats two large burritos. I adapted this from a recipe on a plastic produce bag at a Mars Supermarket.

Provided by KateL

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 burritos, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup green bell pepper, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, up to 1/2 teaspoon
4 large flour tortillas, warmed
8 teaspoons low-fat sour cream (optional)
salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • 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.

Saqi Saqi
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I made these chicken fajitas for my family and they loved them! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bell peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marinade was flavorful and the tortillas were a great addition. I will def


Eddie Rylin
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These chicken fajitas were easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the bell peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marinade was flavorful and the tortillas were a great addition. I will definite


Shokat Ali12
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken fajitas, but these were really good! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the bell peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marinade was a nice touch, and the tortillas were a great addition. I


autumn O'Daniel
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These chicken fajitas are absolutely delicious! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the bell peppers and onions are cooked to perfection. The marinade is flavorful and the tortillas are a great addition. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


WALEED YAR
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I made these chicken fajitas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken, which was so tender and juicy. The bell peppers and onions were also cooked to perfection, and the lime and garlic marinade really made the dish. I will de


sameeha rahman
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These chicken fajitas are a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the bell peppers and onions are cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marinade is perfect, and the tortillas are the perfect complement. I


Morium Momin
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I've made these chicken fajitas several times now and they're always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the bell peppers and onions are cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marinade is perfect, and the


Hibatulla Suberu
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These chicken fajitas are a staple in my kitchen. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the bell peppers and onions are cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marin


Zishan Rajpot
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I love these chicken fajitas! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the bell peppers and onions are cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marinade is perfect, and


Shuvo Pal
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These chicken fajitas are the best I've ever had! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the bell peppers and onions are cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marinade is amazing, and the tortillas are the perfect complement. I will definitely b


Lenza33 Gmail
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I made these chicken fajitas for my family and they loved them! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bell peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marinade was flavorful and the tortillas were a great addition. I will def


Breeane Coletti
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These chicken fajitas were easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the bell peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marinade was flavorful and the tortillas were a great addition. I will definite


saeed rasheed
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken fajitas, but these were really good! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the bell peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marinade was a nice touch, and the tortillas were a great addition. I


Hasan Barham
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These chicken fajitas were absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bell peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. The marinade was flavorful and the tortillas were a great addition. I will definitely be making this recipe a


Matthew Cliffe
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I made these chicken fajitas for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken, which was so tender and juicy. The bell peppers and onions were also cooked to perfection, and the lime and garlic marinade really made the dish. I will d


Amrita Shahi
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These chicken fajitas were a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the bell peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. I especially liked the lime and garlic marinade, which gave the dish a bright and tangy f


Foxy The1st
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I've made chicken fajitas many times before, but this recipe is by far the best! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the bell peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marinade really made the dish, and the tortillas w


Faisal Arfan
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These chicken fajitas were easy to make and turned out delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and everything came out perfectly. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the bell peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. I especially liked th


nelis motale
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken fajitas, but these were amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the bell peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. The lime and garlic marinade really made the dish, and the tortillas were the perfect co


Ramesh Raj Gautam
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These chicken fajitas were a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the bell peppers and onions were perfectly cooked. I loved the addition of the lime and garlic, which gave the dish a bright and tangy flavor. I will definitely