Chicken fajitas, a flavorful and versatile Mexican dish, are a culinary delight that can tantalize taste buds and satisfy appetites. With the perfect combination of tender, juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, zesty onions, and an array of tantalizing seasonings, chicken fajitas offer a delectable experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are planning a casual dinner with friends or a special fiesta, this dish is sure to impress and create lasting memories.
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FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS
This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HOMEMADE CHICKEN FAJITAS
Making homemade fajita seasoning is a lot easier than you might think, and you probably already have the ingredients in your spice cabinet. Simply combine a mixture of chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and voila, you're ready to make fajitas. Brighten up this dish with a mixture of red, orange, yellow, and green peppers. Top with your favorite garnishes. We use sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Provided by Mark A. Sheeler
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder for fajita seasoning together in a small bowl.
- Trim chicken of any excess fat and place in a large, lidded bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with about 3/4 of the fajita seasoning. Toss, adding more oil if necessary, until coated. Poke chicken with a knife to allow penetration of seasoning and oil. Place the lid on the bowl and shake until chicken is thoroughly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator, shaking every couple of hours, for 4 to 6 hours.
- Remove the marinating bowl from the refrigerator and let sit on the counter until chicken is room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make 2 stacks of 4 tortillas, and wrap each one in aluminum foil.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onion. Stir in remaining fajita seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
- While vegetables are cooking, place tortillas in the oven to warm. At the same time, grill chicken, turning halfway through, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- To assemble fajitas, fill warmed tortillas with chicken, peppers, and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1099.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
STEAK (OR CHICKEN) FAJITAS
These are so quick and tasty. You can use strips of boneless chicken breast instead of the beef. Feel free to double the marinade. The flavor is so great for such a short marination time. You can can do them up ahead of time and have the meat sit longer if you wish.
Provided by Rhonda J
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 8 fajitas, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Slice steak into thin strips.
- In bowl, mix together 1 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, hot pepper flakes, black pepper & salt.
- Add beef strips and stir to coat, set aside.
- Wrap tortillas in foil and place in 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
- Cut onions in half lengthwise and slice into strips, cut your peppers into strips.
- In large non stick skillet over medium high heat, heat remaining tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add onions & peppers stirring for 3-4 minutes, until softened; transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Add beef to skillet, cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes or until they lose their red color.
- Return onions and peppers to skillet; stir for about one minute.
- To serve, spoon a portion of the beef mixture down the centre of each tortilla, top with your desired toppings , fold bottom of tortilla up over filling, fold the sides in, overlapping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 340.7, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2, Protein 2.9
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, boneless, skinless chicken breast, taco seasoning, garlic, lime, canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, flour tortilla, cheese, sour cream, guacamole
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add half of the sliced peppers and onions to your slow cooker.
- Layer the chicken and coat all sides with taco seasoning.
- Top with garlic, the juice from one lime, and tomatoes (be sure to drain).
- Add the remaining peppers and onions, cover and any remaining lime juice.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken and cut/shred into slices (chicken left longer will tend to shred more - cook to your preference).
- Return the sliced chicken to the slow cooker to marinate in the juices for about 10 more minutes (on LOW) until ready to serve.
- NOTE: If you find that there is too much liquid, you can remove till there is a desired amount before serving.
- Assemble Fajitas to your liking - we recommend topping with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 4 grams
GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS
Mouthwatering grilled chicken fajitas with a little zing. Serve on a bed of mixed lettuces with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, if desired.
Provided by mikeandmelody
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, and fajita seasoning together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cut bell peppers in half and discard the inner membranes and seeds.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place chicken and peppers (cut-sides down) on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, and peppers have nice grill marks on them, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Cut peppers and chicken into strips and serve on tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 624.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS
Delicious and easy chicken fajitas. Serve with preferred toppings such as black beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, rice, salsa, etc.
Provided by Suzie Clymer
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables to a plate.
- Add chicken to the skillet, adding more oil if needed. Saute until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Add water and taco seasoning; stir until seasoning dissolves. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken and stick to chicken, and chicken is fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve chicken and vegetables on tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 767 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS
Easy and delicious oven-baked chicken fajitas.
Provided by Dan Wentzel
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican Main Dishes Fajita Recipes Chicken
Time 59m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread red bell peppers and onion in the baking dish.
- Coat chicken strips with a few pinches of the fajita seasoning mix. Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir seasoned chicken until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- Place chicken in the baking dish with bell peppers and onion; top with remaining fajita seasoning mix and vegetable oil. Stir until chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through baking, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
- Spoon chicken mixture into each tortilla and top with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 410.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN FAJITAS
When we're in the mood for Mexican food, I'll reach for this recipe. Much of the meal can be prepared in advance, so I can avoid the last-minute rush at dinnertime.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a glass bowl or resealable plastic bag, mix first eight ingredients. Add chicken; toss to coat. Cover or close bag and refrigerate for 4 hours. Drain, discarding marinade. , Saute chicken in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until juices run clear. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken down the center of each tortilla. , Top with lettuce, cheese, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce. Fold in sides of tortilla and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
BOBBY FLAY'S CHICKEN FAJITAS
These fajitas are healthy, fresh, and delicious! I added a little bit of lime juice to the avocado to prevent browning. I used my magic bullet to make the marinade and other two sauces. These were amazing. I kept it low fat and low calorie by sticking with the recipe, however my boyfriend added cheese and taco sauce because he thinks diet food is junk.
Provided by srosfeld
Categories Poultry
Time 40m
Yield 2 fajitas, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Put the cilantro, lime juice, broth, scallions, garlic, jalapeno, honey, and salt in a blender, puree until smooth. Reserve 2 tablespoons; do not wash out the blender.
- Put chicken breasts in a medium bowl and the peppers and onions in another. Divide the remaining cilantro puree evenly between the chicken and the peppers and onions. Toss well to coat the chicken and vegetables and let stand, at room temperature, for 30 minutes.
- 2. Add the avocado, 1/2 cup water (more or less to get the consistency that you like), and the reserved 2 tablespoons cilantro sauce to the blender. Puree until smooth and season with salt. Set aside.
- 3. Heat the oil in a small skillet set over medium heat until hot. Add the cumin and coriander and continue to cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour the spices over the yogurt and set aside for the flavors to blend. Stir before serving.
- 4. Preheat a grill for medium-high/direct heat cooking. Oil the grill grates. Grill the chicken and vegetables, turning, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 5 to 8 minutes for the vegetables and 12 to 15 minutes for the chicken. Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Place the tortillas on the grill until just warmed through, about 30 seconds.
- 5. To assemble the fajitas: slice the onions and peppers into thin strips and then slice the chicken. Place some peppers, onions, chicken and cilantro in a tortilla topped with the spiced yogurt and the avocado sauce.
BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS
I can't remember when or where I found this oven-baked fajitas recipe, but I've used it nearly every week since. We like it with hot sauce for added spice. -Amy Trinkle, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the chicken, tomatoes, onion and peppers. Combine the oil, chili powder, cumin and salt. Drizzle over chicken mixture; toss to coat. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Spoon onto tortillas; fold or roll tortillas to serve. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS
I searched high and low for a great recipe for slow cooker fajitas before I came up with this. The best part for me is that I don't have to defrost the meat before I throw it in there. Also, this makes a very large batch, so it's good for big families or a crowd of guests.
Provided by AddiesMom6
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 7h
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine chicken breasts, tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, bouillon granules, cumin, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low until chicken is tender, about 5 hours. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; shred using 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker. Add onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, and cornstarch.
- Cook on Low until peppers soften, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serve chicken and peppers with tortillas, Cheddar Jack cheese, and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 436.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
AIR FRYER CHICKEN FAJITAS
Chicken fajitas in the air fryer doesn't get any easier than this. The chicken stays nice and moist while the vegetables have a nice crisp to them. Add 2 minutes of cook time if you prefer softer veggies. I like to toast my tortillas in the air fryer as well but it is not necessary. Serve with toppings of your choice such as salsa, sliced avocado, and cheese.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bell pepper strips and onion petals in a large bowl. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
- Place chicken strips in a separate bowl and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Drizzle with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and mix until evenly combined with your hands.
- Preheat an air fryer to to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add chicken to the basket and cook for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through cook time. Transfer to a plate to let rest while you cook the vegetables.
- Add vegetable mixture to the basket of the air fryer and cook for 14 minutes, shaking halfway through cook time.
- Divide chicken and vegetable mixture among tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 34.6 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 231.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
CHICKEN AND VEGGIE SHEET PAN FAJITAS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, ancho chile powder, salt and pepper. Place the peppers, onion and mushrooms on the sheet pan. Drizzle with half the olive oil and season with half the chili seasoning mix. Toss and place in the oven to roast until the veggies begin to char, about 12 minutes.
- Add the chicken to a bowl and toss with the remaining oil and seasonings. Add the chicken to the veggies and return to the oven. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven, then squeeze over the lime juice and toss.
- Serve the chicken and veggies on the warm tortillas, then top with the guacamole, salsa, sour cream, queso fresco and cilantro and garnish with lime wedges on the side.
TEX-MEX CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS
An easy Tex-Mex flavored rub seasons chicken before grilling. Charred peppers and onions accompany the chicken in these delicious fajitas.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the Tex-Mex chili rub: Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss the chicken in a container with the olive oil and lime juice, then rub with the spice mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking.
- For the peppers and onions: Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot. Toss the peppers and onions in a bowl with the olive oil, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the pepper-onion mixture to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the edges are charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
- Grill the chicken breasts until marked and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice.
- Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.
CHILI-LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS
I like to use my cast-iron skillet for this lime chicken fajitas recipe because it gives the dark sear that flavors the fajitas. If you don't have cast iron, a different pan will work just fine. We go pretty simple with our fajita toppings: lime wedges, cheese and a little sour cream, but you can add anything that you wish. -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a bowl or shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, zest, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and pepper. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. , Season chicken with salt. In a 12-in. cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; cook and stir until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onions, remaining lime juice and remaining garlic powder; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Serve with tortillas and lime wedges. If desired, top with sour cream and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
LEFTOVER SHREDDED BEEF (OR CHICKEN OR SHRIMP) FAJITAS
A quick recipe from menus4moms.com using leftovers (marinating time not included in prep/cook times)
Provided by Karen..
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix onion, pepper, and meat in a shallow dish and cover with teriyaki sauce. Marinate for several hours.
- Grill or pan fry until heated through or cooked thoroughly.
- Serve with tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
- Each person assembles their own fajitas by putting meat/vegetable mixture and topping with their choice of condiments, rolling up the tortilla and eating by hand. Be careful not to overload the tortilla.
- Tortillas:.
- Mix all ingredients.
- Form into golf ball size balls. Roll out flat into a circle.
- Cook on each side in a dry non-stick pan until starting to brown. DO NOT OVERCOOK. The tortillas cook quickly and it is easy to burn them if you turn away.
CHICKEN AND STEAK FAJITAS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 5h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, agave nectar (or brown sugar, if using), garlic, oregano, chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour the mixture into a 1-gallon-size resealable bag. Add the chicken breasts, chicken thighs and steak and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning the meat occasionally. Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Remove the meat from the bag and season with salt. Reserve the marinade.
- Grill the chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes on each side and the chicken thighs for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Grill the steak for 5 to 6 minutes each side for medium-well. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, put the marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (in order to kill any bacteria). Boil for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Slice the meat into 1/4-inch thick pieces and put into serving bowls. Pour the cooked marinade over the meat and toss until coated. Serve the meat in warm tortillas.
- In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, agave nectar (or brown sugar, if using), garlic, oregano, chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour the mixture into a 1-gallon-size resealable bag. Add the chicken breasts, chicken thighs and steak and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning the meat occasionally. Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Remove the meat from the bag and season with salt. Reserve the marinade.
- Grill the chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes on each side and the chicken thighs for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Grill the steak for 5 to 6 minutes each side for medium-well. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, put the marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (in order to kill any bacteria). Boil for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Slice the meat into 1/4-inch thick pieces and put into serving bowls. Pour the cooked marinade over the meat and toss until coated. Serve the meat in warm tortillas.
TASTY CHICKEN FAJITAS
Fajitas are great for those evenings when you want to serve something fun and tasty, yet keep cooking to a minimum.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Add chicken; stir. Marinate for 15 minutes. In a nonstick skillet, cook onion, chicken and marinade for 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add peppers; saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in salsa. Divide mixture among tortillas; top with cheese. Roll up and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 799mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
CHICKEN PEPPER FAJITAS
"This spicy entree is fun to serve sizzling at the table, just like they do in restaurants," relates Lucinda Price. The Tracy, California cook fills her light fajitas with green and red peppers, onions and chicken that's quickly marinated for a flavor boost.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside 2 tablespoons. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and peppers until crisp-tender; remove and set aside. Add chicken and reserved marinade to skillet; cook for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Return vegetables to pan; heat through. Serve on tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MY VERY BEST STEAK OR CHICKEN FAJITAS
We've tried several fajita recipes & finally this is it! I found this recipe online and have tweaked it to our liking. Make it with beef or chicken. Great for having a fajita party!! Prep time includes minimum marinating time.
Provided by HeidiSue
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 3h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Mix all marinade ingredients and pour over the meat (you can put it all in a large zip-lock).
- Marinate atleast two hours or overnight.
- Grill meat until cooked through.
- Slice meat into strips.
- Heat the 1/4 cup of olive oil in a saute pan on the stove and begin sauteeing the onions over medium heat.
- Cook until soft.
- Add the peppers and continue to cook until peppers are soft and onions are beginning to brown and crisp.
- Serve on Flour Tortillas, add meat then peppers& onions& any of the optional toppings.
Tips for Making the Best Chicken Fajitas
- Use high-quality chicken. Look for chicken that is fresh, free-range, and organic. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are the best choices for fajitas.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple mixture of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cumin is always a winner.
- Cook the chicken over high heat. This will help to create a nice char on the outside of the chicken while keeping the inside moist.
- Slice the chicken against the grain. This will make the chicken more tender and easier to chew.
- Serve the chicken fajitas with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include grilled vegetables, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
Conclusion
Chicken fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your chicken fajitas are the best they can be.
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