INGREDIENTS
For the Chicken Marinade
1 Tablespoon Coconut or Almond Flour
2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Paprika
½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
½ Teaspoon Ground Cumin
3 Tablespoons of Avocado Oil
For the Veggie Marinade
½ Tablespoon Coconut or Almond Flour
1 Teaspoons Chili Powder
½ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Paprika
¼ Teaspoon Onion Powder
¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
½ Teaspoon Ground Cumin
2 Tablespoons of Avocado Oil
Fajita Ingredients
3 Free-Range Chicken Breasts
1 Yellow Pepper Sliced
1 Red Pepper Sliced
1 Yellow Onion Sliced
No Sugar Added Prepared Salsa
3 Romaine Hearts Chopped into Bitesize Pieces
Suggested Topping and Sides
Cilantro Diced
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Full-Fat Sour Cream
Tomatoes Diced
Red Onion Diced
Guacamole https://lettuceheal.com/?p=470
Jalapenos Sliced
ASSEMBLY
- Begin by making both of your marinades in two separate small bowls.
- Whisk all your ingredients in your separate bowls until fully combined and smooth.
- In a large plastic bag, add chicken breasts and chicken marinade. Coat the chicken evenly with the marinade in the bag. The chicken can be marinated 24 hours ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep your toppings.
- Preheat the grill to 450° Fahrenheit.
- Grill the chicken for 4 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and grill for an additional 4 minutes.
- Grab your chicken off the grill and let it sit for a couple minutes.
- While your chicken is sitting, place the sliced yellow pepper, sliced red pepper, sliced yellow onion in a plastic bag and coat with the veggie marinate.
- Heat a large skillet on medium high heat, add your veggies and begin sautéing them with a tongs, mixing often. You could also do this on the grill with a cast iron pan.
- Slice your chicken into bitesize pieces.
- Heat the veggies for 5 – 7 minutes until the veggies have softened and the onions are translucent.
- Prep your salad by placing the romaine on each plate, and topping with the remaining fajita ingredients and toppings of your choice.
SERVES 4
HEALTH BENEFITS
Tomato: May reduce the risk of heart disease and several cancers. They are also considered to be beneficial for skin health and may protect against sunburns.
Free-Range Chicken Breast: Protein
Onion: Contain quercetin, which is a polyphenol compound that acts as an antioxidant. Quercetin is beneficial for scavenging free radicals in the body.
Avocados: Best fruit on the planet – LOADED with healthy fats and fiber! One avocado has half the amount of carbohydrates and more potassium than a banana.
Jalapenos: Contain a natural plant compound called capsaicin. Capsaicin has been identified as a possible natural treatment for cancer because it has shown to stop the growth of tumors by turning off the protein that helps their growth.
Bell Peppers: Contain a large number of carotenoids which are plant-based antioxidants that reduce the damage that oxidation causes on your cells. Foods high in carotenoids have been shown to help reduce the risk of cancer and free radical activity.
Romaine Lettuce: Contain a massive amount of nutrients, including vitamin C, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, phosphorus, magnesium and even potassium!
Cilantro: Helps support healthy liver function and balance blood sugar.
Cumin: Increases the release of bile from the liver which helps digest fats in your gut
