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The lazy man's way to healthy chicken fajitas

chicken fajitas

Anyone who eats a healthy diet can tell you that you have to look for ways to make chicken more interesting. This is a pretty easy way to do that. Here's what you need:

  • 1-2 pounds of all-natural or organic boneless chicken breasts
  • Optional Barbecue Sauce (Austins Own available at Whole Foods)
  • A yellow onion (optional)
  • 2-3 bell peppers, preferably organic and of different colors
  • Salsa (try to get one that's fresh-made or at least without chemicals)
  • Sour cream (whole or 2%, I use whole, but not tons of it)
  • Tortillas — Corn (corn is gluten-free) or whole wheat

I like to grill the chicken. In fact, I like to grill a lot. As long as you grill at lower temperatures and don't burn anything, that's fine. Chicken on the grill is much faster than chicken in the oven. So start by pre-heating the grill.

Slice up the peppers into thin strips, and chop the onion up as well. You can throw all of them into a corning ware dish and microwave them. Or sauté them (takes longer and is messier, but arguably a little tastier).

Cover the chicken with barbecue sauce and put it on the grill at medium heat. Cook until done. The secret to perfectly grilled chicken is turning it frequently. When it's done, slice the chicken into thin strips. Bring the sliced chicken and the peppers to the table. Put the sour cream and salsa on the table. Warm the tortillas in a microwave. The rest is self-explanatory.

This is a great recipe for kids because they get to eat with their hands and kind of make a mess on their plates. My two-year-old loves fajitas. Make sure you make enough for leftovers, as this makes a great 'chicken and peppers' lunch the next day.

The whole thing should be ready from start to finish in 30 minutes.

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