Keto Fajitas
A simple recipe for keto chicken fajitas that's flavorful and filling. These keto fajitas can also be made with steak.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 small bell peppers red, yellow, green, cut into strips
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Add the chicken, lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl and mix well. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a large pan on medium-high heat until smoking hot.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the pan. Cook the chicken on both sides until charred and cooked through.
- Once cooked through, transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add the onion and peppers to the pan. Add more oil if needed. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Transfer the peppers and onions to a plate.
- Serve with cauliflower rice, keto tortillas and your favorite fajita toppings.
Notes
- You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs to make these keto chicken fajitas.
- For Steak Fajitas it is best to use skirt or flank steak. Marinate for 1 to 4 hours.
- Cook on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side. Then let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain in thin strips.
- You can serve these keto fajitas with your favorite toppings. Try sour cream, guacamole, or cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 pound chicken + veggiesCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 39gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 330mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g
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