Best 6 Grilled Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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In the world of tantalizing flavors and sizzling aromas, grilled chicken fajitas stand out as a culinary symphony that delights the senses. This dish, deeply rooted in Mexican cuisine, has captivated taste buds far and wide with its vibrant combination of grilled chicken, tender vegetables, and an array of zesty toppings. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of crafting the perfect grilled chicken fajitas, exploring the essential components, marinade magic, and grilling techniques that will elevate your culinary skills and leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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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

2 lime (2" dia)s limes, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 large yellow bell peppers
2 large red bell peppers
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

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

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS PLATTER



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup lime juice (about 3 limes)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
4 boneless chicken breast halves, skinned (about 2 pounds)
4 scallions, tops removed
1 yellow onion, quartered
1 green bell pepper, halved, seeded
1 red bell pepper, halved, seeded
Shredded Cheddar, for serving
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk the lime, oil, garlic, salt and pepper until combined in a small bowl. Place the chicken in a 1-gallon plastic bag. Pour half of the lime mixture over the chicken; turn to coat. Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
  • Arrange the scallions, onions, green peppers and red peppers on a large rimmed baking sheet. Pour the remaining lime mixture over the vegetables; turn to coat.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the lime mixture and bring to room temperature. Sprinkle each side of the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes each side. Grill the vegetables until tender, turning frequently, about 10 minutes for the scallions and peppers and 15 minutes for the onions.
  • Transfer the chicken to a work surface and cover with aluminum foil. Set aside the chicken for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, slice the onions and peppers and arrange them on a platter with the scallions. Slice the chicken crosswise into strips and transfer to the platter. Serve with the Cheddar and sour cream.

GRILLED TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS



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This is one of our favorite summertime meals. Marinated chicken and veggies are cooked on the grill and served in a gordita-size tortilla with some sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and some wild rice on the side. We usually use the bottle marinade from the store.

Provided by RUCIFEY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 9h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (12 ounce) bottle tequila-lime marinade, divided
1 onion, cut into large chunks
1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag; douse with 3/4 cups marinade. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Combine the remaining 3/4 cups marinade, onion, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in another resealable plastic bag. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Thread the onions, mushrooms, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers onto skewers. Place on the grill; cook until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Place chicken breasts onto the grill and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Slice cooked chicken; serve alongside skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1996.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Grilled Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by mytastytreasures

Number Of Ingredients 23

Marinade:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 1/2 tablespoons frsh lime juice
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black
pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14.25 oz) can low-salt beef broth
Fajitas:
2 pounds skinned, boned, chicken breast
2 red bell peppers, cut into 12 wedges
2 green peppers, cut into 12 wedges
1 large Vidalia onion, cut into 16
wedges
Cooking spray
Flour totillas(size u want)
Bottled salsa
Sour Cream
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • To prepare marinade, combine 10 first ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. To prepare fajitas, combine 1 1/2 cups marinade and chicken in a large resealable zip top plastic bag. Combine vegetables and remaininig marinade in another large zip top bag, and seal. Marinate both in the refrigerator at least 4 hours, or overnight. Tur occasionally. Prepare grill. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Remove vegetables from bag; reserve marinade. Place reserved marinade in a small saucepan and set aside. Place chicken and vegetables on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cook 8 minutes on each side until desired doneness. Wrap tortillas tightly in foil. Place tortilla packet on grill rack the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Bring reserved marinade to boil.Cut chicken diagonally into thin slices. Place chicen and vegetables on serving platter. Drizzle with the reserved marinade. Arrange chicken, peppers, and onions in a tortilla, Top with soour cream, salsa, and cilantro if you wish. Fold sides oftortilla over filling. Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.

SWEET AND SOUR GRILLED TERIYAKI CHICKEN (FAJITAS)



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We never thought to mix teriyaki chicken with sweet and sour vegetables, but we're sure thankful Allison did. The combination is fantastic. The saltiness from the chicken and the slight sweetness from the peppers and onions is an excellent fusion of flavors. This dish would go great served with tortillas or over a bed of Jasmine...

Provided by Allison Hazell

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

MEAT
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (not breasts)
TERIYAKI MARINADE
1 c low sodium soy sauce
2 clove garlic minced
2 tsp ginger
4 Tbsp brown sugar
1 whole lemon or lime thinly sliced
4 Tbsp oil
2 Tbsp dried minced onion
1 tsp black pepper
SWEET AND SOUR ONIONS AND PEPPERS
1 Tbsp oil
3 c sliced onions in 1/4 inch (about 3 onions)
2 red bell peppers sliced 1/4 inch slices
2 green bell peppers sliced 1/4 inch slices
4 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
4 Tbsp sugar
GARNISH
fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. 8-24 hours before cooking, whisk together marinade ingredients.
  • 2. Marinate chicken thighs.
  • 3. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
  • 4. Put oil for veggies into a large foil pan.
  • 5. Add all of the sliced onions and peppers. DO NOT ADD vinegar and sugar yet! Put foil cover over this veggie pan.
  • 6. Saute veggies in pan. Cover grill. Check and stir/turn periodically. Let veggies soften and start to brown just a bit.
  • 7. Put marinated chicken thighs on grill. These don't take too long... maybe 5 minutes on each side. Make sure they get glazy/crispy on the outside. But don't cook too long.
  • 8. Put to the side or on a top rack when you think they are done.
  • 9. Combine the vinegar and sugar.
  • 10. To the browned/sauteed veggies add vinegar and sugar, lighty mix.
  • 11. When sugar is melted and everything is mixed, add grilled chicken thighs... nestle them into the veggies. Cover grill and heat for 3-5 minutes.
  • 12. Sprinkle fresh parsley or cilantro on top for garnish (if desired) and serve!

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Add a little char to your fajitas and skip the stove with this essential summertime recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 4x1/4-inch strips
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter)
1 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)
1/2 cup guacamole, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix lime juice, oil and chili powder in shallow glass or plastic dish or heavy-duty resealable plastic food-storage bag. Add chicken and onion; turn to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
  • Remove chicken and onion from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill chicken and onion 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, brushing frequently with marinade and turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • Divide chicken and onion among tortillas, placing in center. Fold one end of tortilla up about 1 inch over chicken mixture; fold right and left sides over folded end, overlapping. Fold remaining end down. Top with salsa and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your fajitas.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor.
  • Cook the chicken over high heat. This will help to create a nice char on the outside of the chicken and keep it juicy on the inside.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your fajitas. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender-crisp, not mushy.
  • Serve the fajitas immediately. This is when they are at their best.

Conclusion:

Grilled chicken fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious fajita dinner on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give grilled chicken fajitas a try.

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