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Meal Prep Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas in Foil are made with easy-to-find ingredients and are packed with flavor! Bake the chicken fajita filling in foil, serve with rice or tortillas and enjoy for lunch or dinner.
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Meal Prep Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas in Foil

Meal Prep Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas in Foil are made with easy-to-find ingredients and are packed with flavor! Bake the chicken fajita filling in foil, serve with rice or tortillas and enjoy for lunch or dinner.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 194kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • zest of one lime
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 large chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup  sliced red onion
  • avocado for serving
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, honey, cumin, lime zest and salt.
  • In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine the cilantro-lime sauce with the chicken, peppers and onions. Mix or shake bag to combine.
  • Cut and lay out four 12x12 squares of aluminum foil. Divide the mixture evenly among the four sheets of foil. Gently fold the foil around the ingredients to form a tight seal.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with rice, quinoa or tortillas. Garnish with avocado and cilantro, as desired.

Notes

  • Meal prep and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutritional information does not include rice or quinoa for serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 85.4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.8mg