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Chicken Fajitas with Coffee Cake

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Juicy, marinated chicken fajitas packed with peppers and onions, paired with a moist, coffee-flavored cake for the perfect sweet-and-savory meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken Fajitas
  • 2 chicken breasts sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • For the Coffee Cake
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • For the Chicken Fajitas
  • Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, and spices. Coat the chicken and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked.
  • Sauté the vegetables: In the same pan, add bell peppers and onion. Cook until softened and slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
  • Assemble the fajitas: Warm tortillas and fill them with chicken, peppers, and onions. Serve hot.
  • For the Coffee Cake
  • Preheat the oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix butter, coffee, sour cream, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Make the batter: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
  • Bake the cake: Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool and serve: Let it cool slightly before cutting. Enjoy with your fajitas, because why not?

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Chicken Fajitas

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g

Coffee Cake

Calories: 280
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin A: 8%
  • Vitamin C: 15%
  • Calcium: 6%
  • Iron: 10%
  • Potassium: 5%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor

  • For extra smokiness: Grill the chicken instead of pan-searing.
  • For more heat: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the marinade.
  • For a crunch: Sprinkle crushed nuts on the coffee cake before baking.
  • For a softer cake: Use buttermilk instead of sour cream for an even fluffier texture.
  • For a gourmet touch: Drizzle the coffee cake with a coffee glaze made from powdered sugar and espresso.