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Chicken Fajitas

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup sliced red onion
  • 1 medium red bell pepper seeded, deribbed and cut into strips
  • 4 large leaves Romaine lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid over high heat; add garlic and chicken; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Add lime juice, spices, red onion and red
  • bell pepper; reduce heat to medium and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly; remove from heat
  • and cover to keep warm.
  • Roll hot chicken mixture in Romaine leaves (in lieu of tortillas), garnish as desired and enjoy – these
  • are really delicious!

Notes

LC SERVING SUGGESTION: A salad of mixed baby greens tossed with sliced strawberries and your choice of dressing (watch carb count).
SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve on warmed whole wheat flour tortillas instead of Romaine lettuce leaves.
GLUTEN FREE: No changes necessary.
NUTRITION: Per Serving: 345 Calories; 14g Fat; 47g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 156mg Cholesterol; 180mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 6 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat. Points: 8
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