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Chicken and vegetable fajita
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 155 kcal —
- Protein 7.7 g 15%
- Carbohydrate 19 g 7%
- Fat 4.7 g 6%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 2.3 g 8%
- Sugars 2.6 g —
- Sodium 213 mg 9%
- Cholesterol 13.1 mg 4%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 12.4 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 11.4 mg 13%
- Vitamin D 0.04 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.18 mg 15%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.14 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 2.4 mg 15%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.45 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.14 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 47.6 µg 12%
- Vitamin B12 0.04 µg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 22.3 mg 2%
- Iron 1.4 mg 8%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 78.3 mg 6%
- Potassium 206 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.68 mg 6%
- Copper 0.14 mg 15%
- Manganese 0.21 mg 9%
- Selenium 10.7 µg 19%
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Questions about Chicken and vegetable fajita
How do you cook chicken and vegetable fajita filling without making it soggy?
Slice the chicken, peppers and onion into similarly sized strips, then cook in a very hot, lightly oiled pan in batches so they sear rather than steam. Cook the chicken through, reaching 75 °C at the centre; add the fajita seasoning and a squeeze of lime near the end.
What goes in chicken and vegetable fajitas?
The usual filling combines strips of chicken with peppers and onion, cooked with spices such as cumin, paprika and chilli. Serve it in warm tortillas with lime, salsa, guacamole or soured cream.
How do you warm tortillas for chicken fajitas?
Heat each tortilla in a dry frying pan for about 20–30 seconds per side, until soft and lightly spotted. Stack them under a clean tea towel to keep them warm while you assemble the fajitas.
Can you make chicken and vegetable fajitas ahead of time?
Cooked filling can be refrigerated in a covered container and used within 3 days; cool it promptly rather than leaving it out. Reheat until steaming hot, stirring so the chicken heats evenly, and warm tortillas separately just before serving.
Can you freeze chicken and vegetable fajita filling?
Yes. Cool the cooked filling promptly, pack it airtight and freeze; thaw it in the fridge, then reheat until steaming hot. Peppers and onions soften after freezing, so the filling is best in wraps, quesadillas or rice bowls rather than served for their crisp texture.
What can you use instead of chicken in fajitas?
Use strips of firm tofu, or black beans for a meat-free filling; add beans near the end so they warm without breaking up. Prawns also work, but cook them separately until opaque and just curled, then toss with the peppers and seasoning.
How does chicken and vegetable fajita compare with a chicken fajita?
The mixed dish has less protein and fat per 100 g: 7.7 g and 4.7 g, compared with 11.3 g protein and 9.8 g fat in chicken fajita. The vegetable mixture also gives it more fibre: 2.3 g versus 1.5 g.
Is chicken and vegetable fajita spicy?
It can be mild or hot: chilli powder and fresh chilli bring most of the heat, while cumin and paprika add flavour without much pungency. For a gentler filling, leave out chilli and let everyone add hot sauce at the table.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 6774 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
