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Chicken Fajitas with Mexican Beans
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Chicken Fajitas with Mexican Beans

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (sliced into strips)Meat600 g
  • bell peppers (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • fajita seasoningSpices15 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • kidney beans (drained and rinsed)Pantry400 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • tomato passataPantry200 ml
  • ground cuminSpices3 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • tortillasBakery8 pieces
  • lime (cut into wedges)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

489kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
39 g
Fat
14 g
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Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Slice the chicken breast into strips.
    • Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl.
    Step 1
  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat part of the olive oil in a frying pan over high heat.
    • Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the peppers and onion

    • Add the remaining oil, the sliced bell peppers and onion to the pan.
    • Sauté until softened and lightly charred, then return the chicken and mix.
    Step 3
  4. Make the Mexican beans

    • Heat a little oil in a saucepan and soften the garlic.
    • Add the cumin and smoked paprika, then the tomato passata and drained kidney beans.
    • Simmer until thickened, seasoning with salt and pepper.
    Step 4
  5. Warm the tortillas

    • Warm the tortillas in a dry pan until soft and pliable.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Fill the tortillas with the chicken and peppers.
    • Serve with the Mexican beans and lime wedges.
    Step 6