Chicken Fajitas have always been a family favorite around here. My son loves assembling his own fajita, and I love that he’s eating something so healthy.
To make this dish Weight Watchers friendly, I made a few adjustments to how the dish is cooked, but I also put together a tomato, lime, and garlic topping to use instead of sour cream or guacamole.
I know, I know…sour cream and guacamole rock. But they can turn a healthy fajitas recipe into an all out Points demolishing fest.
The tomato topping is incredibly delicious though, and adds a perfect contrast to the grilled chicken and peppers & onions. Also, by using high fiber flour tortillas, a lot more protein and fiber is added, making it a very satisfying chicken fajitas recipe.
Serve with black beans and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts - (sliced into thin strips)
- 8 whole wheat flour tortillas
- 2 small red or yellow bell peppers - (sliced into thin strips)
- 1 small onion - (sliced into thin strips)
- 4 roma tomatoes - (diced)
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 4 garlic cloves - (minced)
- Juice from 2 limes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place 2 cloves of garlic, chili powder, coriander, cumin, juice from 1 lime, and 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Add the chicken and turn to coat with the marinade. Set the chicken aside for at least 10 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Heat a grill pan to medium and spray with non-fat cooking spray. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and cook undisturbed until well browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes. Flip and repeat with other side, about 10 minutes more. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl, place the bell pepper and onion and drizzle with the 1 tsp olive oil. Season with a bit of salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Place the vegetables on the grill pan in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly charred, about 10 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in an oven or toaster on low heat oven until just heated through, but still very soft – do not let them crisp. Wrap the tortillas in a clean dishtowel to keep warm.
- In another small bowl, combine tomatoes, cilantro, 2 cloves of garlic, remaining lime juice, salt and pepper.
- To serve assemble each of the fajitas with 1/8th of the chicken, peppers and onions, and tomatoes.
4 Comments
Hello – What are your thoughts about putting all of the items for the chicken fijitas in a glass oven bake dish and cooking in the oven?
The print button worked for me yesterday, I’m thinking that is fixed! :) Made these tonight. AMAZING! I also threw in a red pepper (had it in the fridge anyways), and put on a tablespoon of FF sour cream (0 pts). YUMMY!! =) Can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow!!!!
your print button isn’t working either, I’ve tried to print 2 recipes and I get 6 pages of everything but the recipe.
For some reason your Pinit button does not work. I’ve been trying it for several days. Just thought you might want to check it out.
Thanks.