Best 5 Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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Chicken fajitas are a Mexican dish that consists of grilled chicken strips served with tortillas, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and other toppings. Chili lime chicken fajitas add a tangy and spicy flavor to the classic dish. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of chili powder, lime juice, and other spices, then grilled until tender and juicy. The result is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to cooking delicious chili lime chicken fajitas, including tips for selecting the best ingredients and assembling the perfect fajita.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI-LIME SHRIMP FAJITAS



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Easy, quick, and delicious recipe for homemade shrimp fajitas using shrimp, green pepper, onions, lime and just a few spices!

Provided by Jackie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 56m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup olive oil
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
3 tablespoons chili powder
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
1 pound frozen shrimp - thawed, peeled, deveined, and cleaned
cooking spray
1 onion, sliced into rings and rings separated
1 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 serrano chile pepper, sliced, or more to taste
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
½ cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
¼ cup chopped tomatoes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, 1/4 cup cilantro, chili powder, garlic, lime juice, and salt together in a bowl; add shrimp, toss to coat, and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray. Add onion, green bell pepper, and serrano chile pepper; saute until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Pour shrimp and marinade into the same skillet over medium-high heat; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Stir vegetables into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spoon shrimp-vegetable mixture onto tortillas and top each with Cheddar cheese, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 208.6 mg, Fat 45.1 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 975.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

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 FAJITAS WITH LIME, GARLIC AND BELL PEPPERS



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WW friendly. A family favorite especially when atoning for excesses. This is so tasty, yet so healthy, even when each adult eats two large burritos. I adapted this from a recipe on a plastic produce bag at a Mars Supermarket.

Provided by KateL

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 burritos, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-1/2-inch x 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup lime juice (1-2 limes)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup green bell pepper, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, up to 1/2 teaspoon
4 large flour tortillas, warmed
8 teaspoons low-fat sour cream (optional)
salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • MARINATE CHICKEN FOR 30 MINUTES.
  • Mix lime juice and minced garlic in 2-quart Ziploc bag.
  • Add chicken strips to marinade bag. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator, turning periodically to distribute marinade.
  • STIRFRY.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Pour in chicken and marinade sauce. Stirfry for 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to plate and keep warm.
  • Drain excess liquid from skillet, if necessary.
  • Add bell pepper strips and remaining garlic to frying pan and stirfry for 5 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  • Sprinkle bell pepper and garlic with cumin, salt and ground red pepper.
  • Add chicken back to frying pan and stirfry 1-2 minutes.
  • ASSEMBLE BURRITOS.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon sour cream (optional) on one side of each tortilla. Spoon stirfry mixture evenly over sour cream.
  • Fold bottom of tortilla and roll up sides.
  • Serve with salsa, if desired.
  • Serves 2 hearty appetites, or 4 dainty portions.

LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS



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This is one of the best fajita recipes I've ever tasted. The hint of lime gives these a really great fresh taste. Best served on fresh tortillas.

Provided by The Homemaking Help

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/2 green pepper, sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine lime, garlic, cumin and coriander. Pour over chicken strips and toss. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in large pan. Add green pepper and onion. Cook about 5 minutes until soft, and remove from pan. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in pan, and add chicken strips. Stir occasionally, and let cook through about 10 minutes. Add green pepper and onion and combine well. Place mixture on tortillas and top with cheese and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.7, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 47, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 15.4

GARLIC ONION CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH LIME



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The aroma of the lime is so good, and when you cook it it fills the kitchen and people come-a-running. I accompany this with southwest-style rice.

Provided by Melissa mieske

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried cilantro leaves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Whisk orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, dried onion, oregano, cilantro, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until marinade is smooth. Measure out 1/4 cup of the marinade and set aside. Pour remaining marinade into a resealable plastic bag, place chicken in the bag, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade.
  • Cook and stir chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cooked through, 3 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Cook and stir pepper and onion in the same skillet with reserved 1/4 cup of marinade until vegetables are tender and liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 545.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • To make the chicken fajitas more flavorful, marinate the chicken in the chili-lime mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • If you don't have fajita seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
  • To make the fajitas more colorful, use a variety of vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and zucchini.
  • If you want the fajitas to be spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chili-lime mixture.
  • Serve the fajitas with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Chili-lime chicken fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful chili-lime mixture, then grilled or cooked in a skillet until tender. The fajitas are served with grilled vegetables and your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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