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Easy Low Carb Chicken Fajitas - the perfect easy and healthy one pan meal for busy weeknights. Best of all, ready in 30 minutes with instructions for the grill or on a skillet. Bursting with chili lime flavors & served with low carb / keto friendly tortillas

Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Indulge in a burst of flavors with these Grilled Chicken Fajitas! Juicy chicken, vibrant bell peppers, zesty lime, and a homemade fajita seasoning come together for a mouthwatering Tex-Mex inspired fiesta on your plate.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chicken, fajitas, grill, low carb, skillet
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 156 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

HOMEMADE FAJITA SEASONING:

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • fine sea salt , to taste (we used about 1/2 teaspoon)

FOR THE FAJITAS:

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 2 medium chicken breasts , pounded to even thickness
  • 2-3 medium bell peppers , thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion , thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp ghee, dairy-free or unsalted butter OR olive oil

For serving:

  • lime wedges
  • sliced avocado
  • warm tortillas of choice , we like Siete Almond Flour Tortillas or Maria Ricardos Almond Flour Tortillas for low carb

FOR LOW CARB / WHOLE30:

  • cauliflower rice , lettuce wraps, coconut wraps, jicama wraps or low carb tortillas of choice

FOR MEAL PREP:

Instructions

  1. In a resealable small jar, combine all the ingredients for the seasonings. Seal and shake well. Reserve 1 1/2 teaspoons of the seasonings for the vegetables.

  2. In a large resealable bag, combine 2 tbsp of the oil along with lime juice and 5 teaspoons of the fajita seasonings. Add the chicken to the bag and seal. Press the marinade into the chicken and allow to marinate while you prepare the vegetables (or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use).

  3. Slice the the onions and bell peppers.

  4. Preheat the grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. Clean grill with a brush and grease the grates generously with oil to prevent sticking.

  5. Add the vegetables to a grill tray. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of oil and sprinkle with the reserved 1 1/2 teaspoons of the seasonings. Toss to coat well. Cook until softened, stirring often.

    Place the chicken breasts directly on the preheated grill. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

  6. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch chunks.

  7. Serve hot with heated tortillas, avocado slices and lime wedges plus any other toppings of your choice.

For a low carb version:

  1. Serve over some lettuce or cauliflower rice.

For Meal Prep:

  1. Divide evenly into lunch containers.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 156 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 1g2%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.