Best 7 Chicken Fajitas W Orange Juice Cumin Recipes

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Chicken fajitas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be prepared with a variety of different ingredients. One popular recipe for chicken fajitas is to marinate the chicken in orange juice, cumin, and other spices before cooking it over high heat. This results in a flavorful and juicy chicken that is perfect for serving with tortillas, vegetables, and your favorite toppings. If you are looking for a tasty and easy-to-make chicken fajitas recipe, then you will want to try this one that uses orange juice and cumin as the main marinade ingredients.

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CHICKEN AND BEEF FAJITAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h10m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 45

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 3 limes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 pounds skirt steak
5 plum (Roma) tomatoes
3 jalapeno peppers
1/2 large (or 1 small) onion
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 lime
Salt
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
30 to 40 flour tortillas
Fiesta Beans, recipe follows
1 pound grated Cheddar cheese
One 8-ounce container sour cream
5 limes, sliced into wedges
2 pounds dried pinto beans
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 orange bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 onion, diced
1 ham hock (or 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a blender, combine the olive oil, chili powder, Worcestershire, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic and lime juice. Next add the sugar, salt and pepper and blend the marinade until it's totally combined and smooth.
  • For the meat: Place the chicken and beef in separate 2-quart baking dishes or large resealable plastic storage bags. Pour the marinade over the chicken and beef and rub the marinade all over the meat. Give your hands a good wash, and then cover the dishes with plastic wrap and let them marinate in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours.
  • For the pico de gallo: Chop the tomatoes, jalapenos and onion into a very small dice. (Leave the seeds in your jalapenos for a hotter pico. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to your preferred temperature.) Next, chop up a nice-sized bunch of cilantro. Just remove and discard the long leafless stems before chopping. No need to remove the leaves from the stems completely. Place all of these ingredients together in a bowl and give it a good stir. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the bowl. Add salt to taste and stir again.
  • For the fajita vegetables: Throw the onions and bell peppers into a bowl and toss with the olive oil and some salt and pepper.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Cook the chicken on both sides until completely cooked through (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Remove it to a platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Grill the beef on both sides until completely cooked through, about 5 minutes in total. Remove it to a platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Tip the fajita vegetables into a grill basket and grill until cooked, tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • To put it all together: Pile the veggies on a platter. Slice the chicken and beef.
  • For the fixins: Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm through on the grill. Serve the chicken, beef and veggies with the warm tortillas, Fiesta Beans, grated cheese, sour cream, lime wedges and pico de gallo.
  • Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Set them aside and let them soak for 5 to 6 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and rinse the beans, and then place them in a large pot. Add the garlic, green, orange and red bell peppers and the onions. Cover them with about an inch of water, and then add the ham hock or bacon. Next add the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, and then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans until tender, about 2 hours. Check the liquid level about halfway through the cooking process; if you'd prefer the beans to be less soupy, you can ladle off about a third of the cooking liquid.

CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 skinless chicken breast fillets, preferably organic
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, or regular oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon garlic flavored oil, plus 2 teaspoons
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons peanut oil or regular olive oil
2 onions, peeled, halved and cut into thin half-moons
8 soft flour tortillas
1 red bell pepper, cored and seeded, cut into strips
1 orange bell pepper, cored and seeded, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cored and seeded, cut into strips
1 cup grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream or creme fraiche
1 (7-ounce) can corn niblets, drained (or 2/3 cup drained canned corn)
1 large avocado (or 2 small), finely diced and dressed with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 to 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Hot chili sauce, to serve, optional

Steps:

  • Over a shallow bowl, cut the chicken with a pair of scissors into thin, lengthways, 1/4 to 1/2-inch strips. Halve the long strips across to give 2 shorter strips (to echo the size of the bell pepper strips). Don't get too hung up on precision, though; you're just trying to cut the chicken into uniform shapes.
  • Add the oregano, cumin, salt, sugar, 1 tablespoon garlic flavored oil, and the lime juice to the chicken. Stir to combine and let marinate while you get on with the onions and bell peppers. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F if you wish to warm your tortillas.
  • Warm the peanut or olive oil in a large frying pan or wok and fry the onion slices over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • Spread the tortillas out on a cookie sheet and put it in the oven to warm.
  • Add the bell pepper strips to the pan with the onion and cook for 10 minutes. When both the onions and peppers are tender, remove them to a bowl.
  • Warm the remaining 2 teaspoons garlic flavored oil in the pan over medium heat and add the chicken with its marinade. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Check that the chicken is piping hot and cooked through, then add the onions and bell peppers. Stir together, then transfer them to a serving dish.
  • Take the warmed tortillas out of the oven and put them on the table alongside the chicken mixture and all the other accoutrements. Wrap what you fancy in the tortillas and eat straightaway.
  • Make Ahead Note:
  • The onion and bell peppers can be cut 1 day in advance. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The chicken can be cut 1 day in advance and tossed with the oregano, cumin and garlic flavored oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Add the lime juice and salt just before cooking.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN FAJITAS



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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

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
4 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

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

CHICKEN FAJITAS W/ ORANGE JUICE & CUMIN



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I love cumin; its smokiness goes very well with chicken fajitas. The orange juice also gives this dish some depth. I serve w/ tortillas, lettuce, salsa, cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Our I eat it on top of a bed of greens w/ salsa and cheddar... Enjoy! Also try pork or beef for some variation...

Provided by Keeferop

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (I used Frank's Red Hot)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 medium onion, peeled & sliced
1 green pepper, seeded & sliced

Steps:

  • Slice meat into strips.
  • Mix together garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, orange juice, vinegar, and hot pepper sauce.
  • Marinate meat strips in mixture for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in heavy skillet or on griddle until hot.
  • Stir fry meat strips, onion, and green peppers until meat is cooked, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve w/ toppings, as desired.

CHILI-LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS



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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

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large sweet red pepper and large green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
16 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Lime wedges
Optional: sour cream, chopped cilantro

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.

CHICKEN FAJITA



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Make and share this Chicken Fajita recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ben0wilson

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 lb meat (chicken or steak)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas
1 medium onion
2 small sweet peppers (green or red)

Steps:

  • Note: Can replace garlic clove with 1/8 tsp of garlic powder. Veggies are optional.
  • Toppings: Salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes.
  • Slice meat into thin strips.
  • In bowl, mix together 1 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, hot hepper flakes, black pepper and salt.
  • Add meat, and stir to coat the meat well. Let sit to marinate (works well overnight in the fridge).
  • Chop veggies into strips.
  • In large non stick skillet over medium high heat, heat remaining tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Throw in veggies and sautee until well done and remove from skillet.
  • Add meat to skillet, cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes or until they lose their red color (for beef).
  • Add veggies back in and cook for a couple more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 340.6, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2, Protein 2.9

CITRUS CHICKEN FAJITAS



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I've tried several variations of this recipe, choosing chicken for a lighter fare and just the perfect blend of spices. I've prepared it for many "themed" dinners with friends, and everyone raves about these fajitas. -Debra Kapitan, Sacramento, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Divide marinade equally between two large resealable plastic bags; add the chicken to one bag. Add peppers and onion to remaining bag. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Drain chicken and vegetables; discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir chicken over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add vegetables; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. , Spoon filling onto tortillas; top with lettuce, olives and cheese. Roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To make the chicken fajitas more flavorful, marinate the chicken in the orange juice, cumin, and other spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can still make delicious fajitas by simply seasoning the chicken with the spices before cooking.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken over high heat so that it gets a nice sear and stays juicy.
  • For a healthier version of fajitas, use whole wheat tortillas and low-fat cheese.
  • Be sure to serve the fajitas with plenty of fresh toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Chicken fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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