Mexican Chicken Fajita Bowl with Zucchini Ribbons (Low-Carb)
Sizzling chicken fajita spices over zucchini ribbons with a bright lime-cilantro finish.

Total
42 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
22 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 450 g Chicken breast, sliced
- 4 Zucchini, spiralized into ribbons
- 2 medium Bell peppers, sliced
- 1 small Yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1.5 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Toss chicken with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit 10 minutes.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear chicken until browned and cooked through (6–8 minutes). Remove to a plate.
- 3
Add remaining olive oil. Sauté onion and bell peppers until charred at edges and crisp-tender (5–7 minutes).
- 4
Add zucchini ribbons; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently to keep them tender-crisp.
- 5
Return chicken to skillet. Add lime juice and toss 30–60 seconds.
- 6
Top with cilantro (optional) and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
430
22% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 540 mg |
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