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Mexican Chicken Fajita Bowl with Zucchini Ribbons (Low-Carb)

Sizzling chicken fajita spices over zucchini ribbons with a bright lime-cilantro finish.

Mexican Chicken Fajita Bowl with Zucchini Ribbons (Low-Carb)

Total

42 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

22 min

Serves

3

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Servings

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. 1

    Toss chicken with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit 10 minutes.

  2. 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. 3

    Add remaining olive oil. Sauté onion and bell peppers until charred at edges and crisp-tender (5–7 minutes).

  4. 4

    Add zucchini ribbons; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently to keep them tender-crisp.

  5. 5

    Return chicken to skillet. Add lime juice and toss 30–60 seconds.

  6. 6

    Top with cilantro (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

430

22% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein42 g
Carbohydrate16 g
Fat18 g
Fiber6 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium540 mg

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