
How To Make Chicken Fajita Pepper Rings
Chicken dressed in fajita seasoning placed in pepper rings and covered in crushed taco shells. This chicken fajita dish is a snack to enjoy like no other!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1red onion,diced
- 2chicken breasts,diced
- 1tbspfajita spice mix
- 1tbspsalsa
- ½lime,juiced
- cheddar cheese,grated
- 2bell peppers,mixed colors of your choice
- 2eggs,beaten
- 6taco shells,crushed
- ½cupdipping sauce,for serving
Instructions
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Fry the onion and chicken in a little oil until the onions are translucent and the chicken is cooked through.
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Add the fajita spice mix, salsa, cheese, and lime juice.
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Cook and stir until the cheese has melted and everything is combined.
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Slice the peppers into thick rings, remove all seeds, and place onto a tray lined with baking paper.
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Spoon the mixture into each pepper ring and freeze until set, approximately 1 to 2 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
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Dip the frozen pepper rings (which should now hold their shape) into the eggs and then the crushed taco shells.
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Place back on the baking tray and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and crispy.
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Serve with a selection of dips such as soured cream and chive, guacamole, and salsa.
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 615.38kcal
- Fat:Â 29.05g
- Saturated Fat:Â 8.78g
- Trans Fat:Â 0.26g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 10.89g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 6.46g
- Carbohydrates:Â 40.75g
- Fiber:Â 7.24g
- Sugar:Â 9.04g
- Protein:Â 46.37g
- Cholesterol:Â 271.32mg
- Sodium:Â 365.91mg
- Calcium:Â 137.77mg
- Potassium:Â 926.22mg
- Iron:Â 5.11mg
- Vitamin A: 302.83µg
- Vitamin C:Â 162.31mg
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