Chicken Fajita Bites

Name: Chicken Fajita Bites
Yield: 6 servings of 2 bites
Ingredients: 3 medium bell peppers, seeded and veins removed; 3 green onions, chopped; ½ cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 oz (125 g) mozzarella cheese, grated (1 cup/250 mL), divided; 2 cups (500 mL) cooked chicken, finely diced (about 1 large chicken breast); 1⁄3 cup (75 mL) mayonnaise; 1 garlic clove; 2 tbsp (30 mL) Chili Lime Rub or Southwestern Seasoning Mix, divided; ½ cup (125 mL) sour cream or Greek yogurt

Pack the great flavors of fajitas into two perfect bites!

Ingredients

3 medium bell peppers, seeded and veins removed
3 green onions, chopped
½ cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro, chopped
4 oz (125 g) mozzarella cheese, grated (1 cup/250 mL), divided
2 cups (500 mL) cooked chicken, finely diced (about 1 large chicken breast)
1⁄3 cup (75 mL) mayonnaise
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp (30 mL) Chili Lime Rub or Southwestern Seasoning Mix, divided
½ cup (125 mL) sour cream or Greek yogurt

Directions

Cut the peppers into quarters. Combine the onions and cilantro in a small bowl.
Set the Deluxe Air Fryer & Oven to Air Fry for 15 minutes.
Mix half of the onion mixture with half of the cheese, chicken, mayonnaise, garlic pressed with the Garlic Press, and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the seasoning in a medium bowl. Blot any excess moisture from the peppers with a paper towel. Spoon the filling evenly onto the pepper wedges. Sprinkle the peppers with the remaining cheese.
Arrange the filled peppers on two Air Fryer Racks. When the display says, “Add Food,” place the pan in the oven. Press start. Rotating the racks halfway through cooking.
Mix the sour cream into the remaining onion mixture along with the remaining rub. Then, spoon the sour cream mixture over the fajita bites before serving.

Yield:

6 servings of 2 bites

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving (2 bites each): Calories 180, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugars 4 g (includes 0 g added sugar), Protein 19 g

Cook's Tips:

To make this recipe in the Deluxe Grill & Griddle : Set it up with the grill grates in the flat position. Then, select GRILL and set it for 10 minutes. You'll hear three beeps when the grill is preheated. Proceed with step 3. Then, arrange the filled peppers on one side of the grill and close the other side so it's hovering over but not touching the cheese. Once the grill is preheated, cook for 10 minutes. Proceed with step 5.

To make this recipe on a Medium Pizza Stone or 12" (30-cm) Cast Iron Skillet: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, then broil on high for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and browned.

To make this recipe in the Deluxe Air Fryer: Cook on BAKE for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown, rotating the trays halfway through cooking.

You can substitute the bell peppers with 6 sweet mini peppers. Just slice them in half and remove the seeds.

You can substitute the chicken with 2 cups (500 mL) of black beans that are rinsed and drained.