Spicy Chicken & Green Fajitas (GF)
August 23, 2016
Category
Recipes
Spicy Chicken & Green Fajitas (GF)
Persons
4
Serving Size
2 fajitas per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 1 lbs. green beans, fresh, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp. red chili powder
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 dash cayenne pepper (adjust to desired heat)
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash sea salt
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 100% FCP, unrefined
- 8 flour tortillas, gluten free
- 1 tbsp. tzatziki sauce per serving
Instructions
- Mix spices.
- Wash chicken breast and pat dry, then liberally coat with half of spice mixture.spice mixture.
- In a large skillet, pan sear chicken in 1/2 tablespoon EVO on med high heat until cooked through and browned. About 8 minutes each side depending on size of each chicken breast.
- Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into about 1/2 inch strips.
- While chicken rests, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to skillet.
- Coat chopped green beans with remaining spice mixture, Sauté until slightly caramelized, yet crisp on the inside. About 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet and mix with green beans as the sauté for additional 2 minutes.
- Remove mixture from skillet and place in a warming bowl.
- Heat tortillas in same skillet and wrap in foil to keep warm.
- When ready to serve, divide chicken & green beans evenly between each tortilla and top with tzatziki sauce .
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