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Low Carb Chicken Fajitas

Low Carb Chicken Fajitas - a quick, simple and tasty one pan meal with minimal clean-up. Just 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights. Serve over a bed of lettuce, cauliflower rice or with keto wraps.

Course Main Course
Keyword keto, low carb, low carb chicken fajitas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 362 kcal

Ingredients

For the fajita seasoning:

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

For the fajitas:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped, plus more for serving
  • juice from 2 limes divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard OR 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard paleo/keto brand as necessary
  • 1½ pounds chicken thighs sliced
  • 4 medium bell peppers seeded and thinly sliced (I used red, yellow, orange and green)
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced

For serving:

  • lime wedges
  • sliced avocado
  • cauliflower rice or lettuce for serving

FOR MEAL PREP: lunch containers

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients for the fajita seasonings. Reserve 1 1/2 teaspoons for the bell peppers.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, chopped cilantro, lime juice, mustard and 5 teaspoons of the fajita seasonings. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the chicken marinade for drizzling on the chicken at the end. Pour remainder of the marinade into a large zip-top bag along with the chicken. Press the bag to evenly distribute the marinade and allow to sit while you prepare the vegetables.
  3. Slice the the onions and bell peppers.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 12" skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and allow to cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened and fragrant. Add the bell peppers and sprinkle with the reserved 1 1/2 teaspoons of fajita seasonings. If you like the peppers with a nice crunch - cook for about 3-5 minutes. And if you like them softer, leave them on for about 3 minutes longer. Transfer and set aside on a plate.

  5. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter on the same skillet and brown the chicken. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until cooked through. Add the reserved chicken marinade to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from heat.

  6. Serve over some lettuce, cauliflower rice and with sliced avocados and lime wedges.

FOR MEAL PREP: Divide into lunch containers.

Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Chicken Fajitas
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 362 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g 40%
Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 19g 38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.