What's Cooking Wednesday? chicken Fajitas and a little Research

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Chicken Fajitas

Number of Servings 2
Total Preparation Time  45 minutes 
Actual Cooking Time 15-30 minutes 


Ingredients

• juice of 1 or 2 limes
• 2 tsp oil oil
• 1 tsp ground pepper or chili powder
•  8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 med red onion, sliced
• 1red or green bell pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Preparation

1. In a shallow dish, combine lime juice, 1 tsp oil, and red pepper or chili powder. 
2. Add chicken breast strips and toss to coat.
3. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
4. Heat remaining 1 tsp oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. 
5. Add onions and peppers and saute for about 8 minutes, until they soften.
6. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
7. Increase the heat to high. 
8. Add chicken strips and saute umtil the chicken is cooked     through, (about 4 minutes).
9. Top with guacamole and  salsa


Nutrient Information  (without wrap) 

Exchanges:  32g Protein, 1 Fat, 1 Veg

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