If you’re in the mood for delicious healthy Mexican fare why not try this yummy fajita chicken and tofu dish. Not only does the tofu add more protein and punch to this dish but it also absorbs the extra sauce so you can actually eat it on its own without a tortilla, but if you are more of a traditionalist, you can use the low carb version of tortilla that are out there.
This is the kind of dish you can have prepared ahead of time and eat for the whole week or even freeze and later reheat and then add fresh ingredients like sour crème, salsa, cheese and avocados as your favorite toppings.
Typically when I make these fajitas, I start with the veggies and add some of the salsa and chopped tomatoes or can if you cannot find fresh in season tomatoes. Add your spices to include dried chili powder, garlic powder, cumin , paprika and onion powder. After the veggies are tender but still crispy on the outside, I empty this into a bowl and then use the same pot to cook up the cubed chicken, beans and tofu and once cooked incorporate the veggies back into the pot and add more seasoning to taste more salsa into the dish.
You can eat this plain without a wrapper or use a low cal tortilla variation
Ingredients to use
Chicken breast or thigh deboned – cut this into bit sized pieces.
Firm tofu cut up into small bite site pieces
One yellow onion sliced up
One bell pepper sliced
One can of tomato paste
Once can of slice tomato diced
One can of your choice of kidney, black bean or any healthy bean low carb alternative
Spices
Here’s a breakdown of the typical measurements for the spices used in an entire dish of chicken fajitas, assuming you’re cooking for about 4 servings:
Chili Powder**: 1 tablespoon
Cumin**: 1 teaspoon
Paprika**: 1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder**: 1 teaspoon
Onion Powder**: 1 teaspoon
Salt**: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Black Pepper**: 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Cayenne Pepper (optional)**: 1/4 teaspoon (adjust for desired spiciness)
Oregano (optional)**: 1/2 teaspoon
These measurements provide a balanced and flavorful seasoning mix for approximately 1 pound of chicken along with vegetables in a typical fajita recipe. Adjust the quantities based on your taste preferences and the amount of chicken and vegetables you’re cooking. Enjoy your delicious chicken fajitas!
Directions to making Chicken and Tofu Fajita
1. **Prepare the chicken and tofu**: In a bowl, toss thinly sliced chicken breast and tofu strips with 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
2. **Cook the vegetables**: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. **Cook the chicken and tofu**: Using the same skillet, cook the marinated chicken and tofu mixture over medium-high heat until chicken is fully cooked and tofu is lightly browned and heated through, about 6-8 minutes.
4. **Assemble the fajitas**: Warm flour tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave. Spoon chicken and tofu mixture onto each tortilla. Top with cooked bell peppers and onions.
5. **Add toppings**: Serve hot with optional toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro.
6. **Enjoy**: Roll up the tortillas and enjoy your flavorful Chicken and Tofu Fajitas!
This recipe offers a tasty variation on traditional fajitas, blending tender chicken and tofu with colorful vegetables for a satisfying meal. Adjust seasonings and toppings to suit your preferences.
Plating your Chicken and Tofu Fajita
Place a tortilla wrapper on a plate and spoon your chicken and tofu fajita in the middle and wrap the tortilla around the main ingredients
Healthy sides you can serve to complement this dish and keep it low carb for a complete meal includes:
Side salad
Sour Kraut
An extra scoop of healthy beans to complement your dish
Putting it all together
This dish comes together fairly quick after the initial prep time to cut the vegetables, chicken and putting the spices together to you. You can turn this into a big dinner for friends or save any leftovers for future meals and can even freeze the dish for later food choices on your meal prep.
