Chicken Fajitas with Guacamole

Chicken Fajitas with Guacamole
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Chicken Fajitas with Guacamole

Servings 4

Total Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Information

calories 453

carbohydrate 26g

protein 40g

fat 22g

Ingredients

  • 3 medium garlic clove(s) minced
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cumin
  • 1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried
  • 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon(s) sea salt (optional)
  • 1 pound(s) chicken breasts, boneless, skinless sliced into strips
  • 1 tablespoon(s) coconut oil
  • 1/2 medium onion(s), red sliced
  • 2 medium bell pepper(s), red sliced
  • 1 medium lemon(s) juiced
  • 1 medium lime(s) juiced
  • 2 head(s) lettuce, butter root removed, washed and dried
  • 1 cup(s) guacamole
  • 1 jar(s) salsa (12 oz) (or substitute fresh chopped tomatoes, cilantro and garlic)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and sea salt (if desired). Toss chicken in mixture until fully coated and set aside.
  2. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add coconut oil.
  3. Saute onion for 3 minutes. Add chicken and continue to cook until chicken is almost fully cooked (about 10-15 minutes), stirring often.
  4. Just before chicken is done, add red peppers, lemon and lime juice. Stir and cook for 3 more minutes.
  5. Serve over lettuce and top with guacamole and salsa.

Photo courtesy: Eril M.