These Best Healthy Low Carb Fajitas are one of my favorite foods to eat. We probably have them at least once a week in our house. However, fajitas can also be high in calories and carbohydrates. This is why I decided to change up some of the ingredients to make it healthier while still tasting amazing!
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Here’s a recipe for the best healthy low carb fajitas that serves 4 people:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium onion, sliced into thin strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- Low Carb Wrap
Best Healthy Low Carb Fajitas Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced peppers and onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they start to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and the spice mixture to the skillet with the peppers and onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet with the peppers and onions. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the chicken and vegetables and stir to combine.
- Serve the fajita mixture in low-calorie, low carb tortillas.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy low-calorie, low-carb fajitas!