Chicken Fajita Skillet
Chicken, peppers, and onions seared with fajita spice, no tortillas required. Fast, high-protein, low-carb.
Ingredients
- 600 g Chicken breast
- 3 Bell pepper
- 1 Onion
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 Lime
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 Avocado (optional)
- 3 tbsp Cilantro (optional)
Method
- Slice the chicken, peppers, and onion into strips; toss the chicken with the chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Sear the chicken in the hot oil until browned and cooked through, then push to the side.
- Add the peppers and onion and cook over high heat until charred at the edges but still crisp.
- Squeeze the lime over, toss everything together, and top with avocado and cilantro.
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About Chicken Fajita Skillet
Chicken Fajita Skillet is a Mexican lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 4. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.
Chicken Fajita Skillet: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken Fajita Skillet?
A serving has about 338 calories — 33.5g protein, 15.1g carbs, 18g fat, 6.7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 33.5g of protein, roughly 40% of its calories.
Is Chicken Fajita Skillet gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Chicken Fajita Skillet has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Chicken Fajita Skillet?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out avocado, cilantro — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Chicken Fajita Skillet make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.