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Citrus Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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I've tried several variations of this recipe, choosing chicken for a lighter fare and just the perfect blend of spices. I've prepared it for many "themed" dinners with friends, and everyone raves about these fajitas. —Debra Kapitan, Sacramento, California

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Citrus Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

6 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Divide marinade equally between two large resealable plastic bags; add the chicken to one bag. Add peppers and onion to remaining bag. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Drain chicken and vegetables; discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir chicken over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add vegetables; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
Spoon filling onto tortillas; top with lettuce, olives and cheese. Roll up. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 fajita equals 360 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 426 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Citrus Chicken Fajitas in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008, p19

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2013 by momBrandt

Disappointing!

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2013 by chocolatemoments

I love this recipe! When I make it, I mix everything together (omitting lettuce and olives) and bake in the oven for about 30 min. I also add an Italian seasoning. Everyone loves it!

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2013 by deebeth71

I do something similar with fish...but we prefer corn tortillas...and use broccoli slaw mixed with the lettuce for additional nutrition...omit the sugar...it's not needed!

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2013 by StaciLynn09

I used nonfat cheese, non fat cooking spray, I used half the lime juice, we wrapped ours in lettuce. halfed the lemon juice and sugar. A bit healthier and still delicious.

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2013 by fredaevans

There are times when we should have 'six stars.' This would be one. Only additional thought would be do the roll ups and a 'quick fry' to toast the 'shell.'

"Good Eats!"

Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2010 by cheeriogirl

I added a little sour cream to the finished product. Really tasty and easy. Will make again.