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Baked Chicken Fajitas

Baked Chicken Fajitas

Sheet pan chicken fajitas with peppers and onions

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
❤️ Low Sat. Fat
✓ Diabetes Friendly

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)

Low

30

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

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. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper

  3. 3

    Add chicken strips, sliced peppers, and onions to the bowl

  4. 4

    Toss everything together until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture

  5. 5

    Spread mixture in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet

  6. 6

    Don't overcrowd - use two pans if necessary

  7. 7

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with some charred edges

  8. 8

    Remove from oven and squeeze additional lime juice over the top

  9. 9

    Garnish with fresh cilantro

  10. 10

    Serve hot in lettuce cups or low-carb tortillas

  11. 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