The Daily Meal Easy Chicken Fajita Recipe Recipe

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 14g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Easy Chicken Fajita Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 14g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

The Daily Meal Easy Chicken Fajita Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 127 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 217
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 36mg
Sodium: 295mg
Total Carbohydrates: 16g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 14g
Calcium: 57mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 249mg Vitamin A: 56mcg
Vitamin C: 31mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound chicken cutlets, sliced lengthwise
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon hot pepper flakes
  • 1/2 Teaspoon cumin
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • Salsa, for topping
  • Sour cream, for topping
  • Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)