Baked Chicken Fajitas
Sheet pan chicken fajitas with peppers and onions
40m
Total
260
Calories
32g
Protein
6
Servings
Nutrition Information
12g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
9g
Net Carbs
10g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
30
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
3
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken breast (cut into strips)
- 3 Bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
- 1 large Onion (sliced)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Chili powder
- 2 tsp Cumin (ground)
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 Lime (juiced)
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F
- 2
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper
- 3
Add chicken strips, sliced peppers, and onions to the bowl
- 4
Toss everything together until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture
- 5
Spread mixture in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet
- 6
Don't overcrowd - use two pans if necessary
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with some charred edges
- 8
Remove from oven and squeeze additional lime juice over the top
- 9
Garnish with fresh cilantro
- 10
Serve hot in lettuce cups or low-carb tortillas
- 11
Top with guacamole, salsa, Greek yogurt, and shredded cheese if desired
💡 Tips
- •Cut all vegetables similar size for even cooking
- •Can prep and marinate ingredients the night before
- •Use bone-in thighs for more flavorful, juicier meat
- •Leftovers reheat well for quick lunches
