A make-your-own fajita bar is great for summer barbecues. This recipe is from my daughter, Ryan, and her husband, Ian. I love it when the next generation brings healthy options to the table!
Ingredients
Marinade
- 3 lemon juice
- 0.12 cup tequila
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
Filling
- 1 pound boneless chicken or steak
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red onion
Finish
How to Make It
- In a shallow dish, combine the lemon juice, tequila, red pepper flakes, chili powder, and garlic. Add the chicken or steak and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, slice the peppers and onion into ½ -inch strips.
- To cook, grill the chicken or steak over medium-high heat.
- Place the peppers and onions in a grill pan sprayed with canola oil. Cook on the grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until soft and lightly charred.
- Place the tortillas on the grill briefly to warm and slightly toast.
- To serve, slice the chicken or steak into 1-inch strips. Divide among the 4 tortillas, arranging the meat in a strip down the center. Top with the peppers and onions. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Fold the tortilla sides to overlap in the center and serve.
Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 446 kcal Calories from Fat: 135 kcal |
% Daily Value*
|
Total Fat 15 g 43% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
Cholesterol 98 mg 33% |
Sodium 505 mg 8% |
carbohydrates 35 g 27% |
Dietary Fiber 4 g 11% |
Protein 36 g 72% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |