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Chicken Pepper Skillet

Chicken Pepper Skillet

A quick and colorful chicken skillet with bell peppers, onions, jalapeño, cumin, oregano, and fresh lemon juice for a bright, zesty meal with a little kick.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 174
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 3 bell peppers – red green and yellow, cut into rings
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fresh Jalapeño peppers, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken breasts into 1″ strips.
  2. In a large, non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken and stir fry until lightly browned – about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and cook for a few seconds, stirring consistently. Add bell peppers, onion, cumin, oregano and jalapeño peppers for 2-3 minutes or until crisp and tender.
  5. Add lemon juice, parsley, and salt and pepper. Combine well and serve immediately

Notes

Food Exchanges: 3 Low-Fat Meat, 1 Vegetable