Keto Chicken Fajitas
Calories 570kcal
Ingredients
- 600 grams chicken breasts (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- 2 cloves garlic (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- 2 tablespoons ghee (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- 1 yellow onion (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- 1 green pepper (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- 1 red pepper (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- 1 orange (medium
- 2 tablespoons ghee (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- 6 tortillas (regular Keto
- avocado (sliced
- chopped tomatoes (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- shredded cheese (skinless and boneless, sliced, 1.3 lb)
- sour cream
- lime wedges
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken.
- Slice the chicken breasts into about 1/2-inch (1 cm) thin strips.
- Place the chicken into a bowl and add all the marinating spices: minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, chipotle chile powder, salt, olive oil and lime (or lemon) juice.
- Mix until the chicken is covered from all sides, cover the bowl with a cling film and marinate for 30-60 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).
- When ready for cooking, remove from the fridge and discard the marinade (you need to remove any excess moisture before cooking the chicken strips in the pan).
- Start by cooking the vegetables.
- Peel and slice the onion and slice the peppers.
- Heat a large pan or casserole dish greased with 2 tablespoons of ghee over a medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the sliced onion and peppers.
- Cook until crisp-tender and lightly charred for 5-8 minutes.
- Use tongs or spatula to toss the peppers every couple of minutes while cooking.
- When done, transfer the peppers into a bowl and set aside.
- Keep the heat on medium-high.
- Grease the pan with the remaining 2 tablespoons of ghee and add the chicken slices.
- Cook for 4-6 minutes until lightly browned, flipping half way through.
- Return the cooked peppers to the pan and heat through for just 30-60 seconds.
- Then, take off the heat.
- Serve with Keto Tortillas and any preferred toppings ...
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- sliced avocado or Guacamole, chopped tomatoes or Salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges and cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Originally posted 2019-02-20 17:00:58.
