Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Chicken & veggies:

1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

Fajita seasoning (skip store-bought—this is fresher & lower sodium!):

1½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne (you love subtle heat!)

For serving:

Juice of 1 lime (you love citrus!)
Fresh cilantro, chopped
8 small tortillas (or low-carb tortillas/lettuce wraps—you love this!)
Toppings:
→ Sliced avocado
→ Sour cream or Greek yogurt
→ Salsa or pico de gallo
→ Shredded cheese

Instructions

1. Season & cook:

In a bowl, toss chicken with fajita seasoning.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken; cook 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté veggies:

In same skillet, add bell peppers and onion. Cook 6–8 minutes until crisp-tender and slightly charred.

3. Finish & serve:

Return chicken to skillet. Squeeze lime juice over everything; toss to combine. Garnish with cilantro. Serve warm with tortillas and toppings.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Slice chicken thinly—ensures quick, even cooking.
✅ Don’t overcrowd the pan—lets veggies char instead of steam.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Homemade seasoning = no hidden salt
→ Boost umami with extra lime zest and smoked paprika
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally zero-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to seasoning mix for fiber + glycemic control
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Skip tortillas—serve as a sizzling fajita bowl over cauliflower rice
→ Net carbs: ~8g/serving
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream (+8g protein/serving)
→ Add black beans to veggie mix (+7g protein)
✅ Make ahead:
→ Chop chicken/veggies 1 day ahead
→ Mix seasoning 1 week ahead
→ Cook just before serving for best texture

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