Chicken: Chicken Fajitas

posted by Schmitty 05-06-102 12:39 PM

Chicken Fajitas

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, 1 lb.
1/4 tsp. cumin
2 Tbs. lemon or lime juice
1/2 tsp. coriander, crushed
1 Tbs. rice vinegar
1 tsp. garlic, crushed
1 Tbs. reduced-sodium Angostura Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced in rings
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 whole-wheat fat-free tortillas


Place chicken in shallow pan. Combine lemon or lime juice and next 6 ingredients, stirring well. Pour over chicken, cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.

Coat a skillet with cooking spray and add oil. Add onion and green pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside. Add chicken to skillet and stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes. Return all vegetables to skillet and stir-fry 1 minute.

Spoon equal amounts of mixture onto 6 heated, fat-free tortillas. Serve with lettuce and
diced tomatoes if desired.

Yield: 6 servings.

PER SERVING: CALORIES: 180 FAT: 2.5g SATURATED FAT: 0g SODIUM: 230mg CARBOHYDRATE: 25g CHOLESTEROL: 45mg PROTEIN: 21g FIBER: 3g

Exchange: 3 meat, 1 1/2 carbohydrate (3.5 points)

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