Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling grilled chicken with caramelized peppers and onions, served with warm tortillas, guacamole, and sour cream.
Sizzling grilled chicken with caramelized peppers and onions, served with warm tortillas, guacamole, and sour cream.
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Toss sliced chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes until charred and cooked through. Set aside.
In the same pan, cook peppers and onions over high heat for 4-5 minutes until slightly charred but still crisp.
Slice chicken and combine with peppers and onions.
Serve on warm tortillas with avocado, sour cream, cilantro, cheese, and lime wedges.
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Each serving of Grilled Chicken Fajitas delivers 38g of protein at 460 calories โ that's 12 calories per gram of protein, making it one of the more efficient protein sources on this site. Protein accounts for roughly 33% of total calories in this dish. The 35g of carbohydrates per serving provide energy for training, making this a well-rounded meal both pre- and post-workout. The 18g of fat primarily comes from the cooking method and protein source itself, contributing to satiety and supporting fat-soluble vitamin absorption. At 5g of dietary fiber per serving, this recipe also supports gut health and helps sustain fullness between meals.
Grilled Chicken Fajitas is a quick recipe that scales well for meal prep. This recipe makes 4 servings, each delivering 38g of protein and 460 calories โ ideal for tracking macros across the week. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave in 90-second intervals, stirring between each, until heated through. Adding a small splash of water or broth prevents the protein from drying out during reheating. Grilled Chicken Fajitas also freezes well โ portion into individual freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Batch cooking a double or triple portion on the weekend means you have 38g-protein meals ready throughout the week with zero daily effort.
Season and dry-brine the steak in the fridge (uncovered on a rack) up to 24 hours ahead for better crust. Sear and rest just before serving โ steak reheats poorly.
Swap heavy cream for coconut cream (dairy-free) or half-and-half (lighter). The sauce will be thinner but still delicious. Greek yogurt stirred in at the end also works.
Absolutely. A cast-iron skillet or grill pan on the stovetop over high heat gives excellent results. You can also use the broiler setting in your oven โ place food 10-15cm from the element.
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BoBo ChefFitness enthusiast and home cook. Every recipe is tested in a real kitchen and macro-verified before publishing.