Lunch: Grilled Lime Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas are one of the best choices when it comes to Mexican food because chicken is a lean protein and grilling is a healthy cooking method. Also, fajitas are topped with low-carb veggies like onions and green peppers.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Lime Chicken Fajitas

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

Marinade
1 large lime, juiced
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Fajitas
2 green bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
1 large onion, sliced into strips
1 ¼ pounds chicken breast tenderloins
10 (6-inch) corn tortillas (or low-carb tortillas)
10 tablespoons salsa

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken breast tenderloins and marinate in the refrigerator for 20-60 minutes.
Preheat a grill to medium heat. Place the onions and green peppers in a grill basket. Grill the vegetables in the basket, stirring occasionally, about 15-20 minutes until slightly charred.
Add the chicken directly to the grill and cook 10-12 minutes, until done, turning once.
Divide the chicken, green peppers and onions evenly among 10 tortillas. Top each fajita with 1 tablespoon salsa.

Dietitian Tip: If you don’t have a grilling basket, you can purchase one at your local superstore for a low price. It’s worth the purchase because it makes grilling vegetables a simple task!

MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all your ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free with corn tortillas.

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