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Chicken Fajita Salad

Nutrition Information
Calories 95
Total Fat 3.5g
Saturated Fat 0.3g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 32mg
Sodium 45mg
Carbohydrates 8.9g
Dietary Fiber 3.5g
Sugars 2.6g
Protein 19g
Vitamin A 414.2iu (8%)
Vitamin C 59.1mg (98%)
Calcium 23mg (2%)
Iron 1mg (5%)

1 tsp canola oil
1/2 cup sliced onion
1 sliced mild chili pepper
1 cup sliced bell pepper
8 ounces raw chicken tenders, cut into thick strips
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
6 cups ready-to-serve romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 cup sliced cucumbers
1 tablespoon oil
3 tablespoons flavored vinegar

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; saute the onions and peppers in the oil until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken tenders and the seasonings; continue cooking until the chicken is done, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place the chicken on a serving platter.

Place the lettuce and fresh vegetables in a large salad bowl. Serve items family style with oil and vinegar on the side. Optional accompaniments: baked blue corn chips, avocado and cooked brown rice.

Servings:
Serves 4. Each serving: 2 cups.

Diabetic Exchanges:
Bread & Starch: 0.5
Fat: 0.5
Lean Meat: 0.5
Vegetable: 1.0

Total Preparation & Cooking Time: 25 min. (10 Prep, 15 Cook)

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