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Recipe
Chicken Fajita Pita
by Lisa Lillien
Per Serving (entire recipe): 180 calories, 1.5g fat,364mg sodium, 18.5g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 22.5g protein
WOW! A fajita–stuffed pita for under 200 calories. VERY impressive!
INGREDIENTS
3 ounces raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast, cut into stripsOne–half whole–wheat or high–fiber pita1/4 cup sliced green bell pepper1/4 cup sliced onions1 small lettuce leaf1 teaspoon dry fajita seasoning mixOptional toppings: salsa, fat–free sour cream
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine fajita seasoning with 1 tablespoon water, until mixed well.
Add chicken, green pepper, and onions to the bowl, and stir to coat evenly with seasoning mixture. Place bowl in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Once marinated, bring a medium pan sprayed with nonstick spray to medium–high heat. Addcontents of bowl, including any excess marinade, to the pan. Sauté until chicken is cookedthrough, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes.
Place lettuce leaf inside the pita, and then fill pita with chicken–and–veggie mixture. Add some salsa and/or sour cream, if you like.
MAKES 1 SERVING
Excerpted from Hungry Girl: 200 Recipes Under 200 Calories Copyright © 2009 by Lisa Lillien. All rights reserved.
Hungry Girl: 200 Under 200: 200 Recipes Under 200 Calories
Lisa Lillien
Paperback
April 2009
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