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High Protein Cheesy Chicken Fajita Burritos
506 kcal56 g protein54 g carbs11 g fatper meal
10 meals
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Ingredients
- 1.5KG Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast
- 2 Tsp Olive Oil
- 800g Diced Capsicum/Bell Peppers
- 1 Diced Brown Onion
- 1KG Cooked Spanish Style Minute Rice
- 10 Warm Tortillas
- 35g Light Grated Cheese
- 2 Tsp Salt
- 2 - 3 Tsp Chilli Powder
- 4 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tsp Coriander Powder
- 4 Tsp Garlic & Onion Powder
- 4 Tsp Oregano
- 3 Tsp Cumin
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and mix with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and half of the prepared fajita seasoning.
- Pan-fry the seasoned chicken over medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through, then set aside.
- Place the diced bell peppers and onion on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, add the remaining fajita seasoning, and spray with cooking oil.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven until they are soft.
- Cut the cooked chicken into small cubes and combine in a large bowl with the roasted vegetables and cooked Spanish rice.
- Warm a tortilla in a pan, add an equal portion of the chicken mixture and some grated cheese, then roll tightly.
- Arrange the burritos on a tray, spray with cooking oil, and bake in the oven or air fry until the exterior is golden and crispy.
- Wrap the burritos and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
The fajita seasoning mix can be substituted with store-bought seasoning. The chilli powder amount can be adjusted based on spice preference.
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