📍 Where this dish comes from: Yucatán · Chichén Itzá
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil sub: avocado oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2 tsp fajita seasoning sugar-free preferred
- 1 tbsp lime juice (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Optional: swap chicken for shrimp or steak; add jalapeños for heat
Instructions
- Slice the chicken, peppers, and onion into strips.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add sliced peppers and onions. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until just tender.
- Sprinkle in fajita seasoning and stir to coat evenly.
- Turn off the heat and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, cheese, or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g
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About This Dish
This keto-friendly chicken fajita skillet is a sizzling one-pan wonder packed with flavor and color. Juicy, seasoned chicken is sautéed with vibrant bell peppers and onions, then finished with lime and cilantro for a fresh bite.
Health Benefits
- Chicken breast provides lean protein without any added carbs.
- Bell peppers and onion add flavor and fiber with minimal carbs.
Pairs Well With
- Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad Bowl
- Cauliflower Cilantro “Rice”