HOW TO MAKE AUTHENTIC CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPES

Name: Flavorful Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips; 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned; 1/2 medium green pepper, julienned; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed; Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Flavorful Chicken Fajitas Recipe: How to Make It image

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

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

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. Add toppings as desired, fold in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, FatContent 15g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 63mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 689mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges 3 lean meat

CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE - MEXICAN FOOD JOURNAL

Chicken Fajitas Recipe - Mexican Food Journal image

Chicken fajitas rubbed with our favorite fajita seasoning, a blend of guajillo peppers, arból peppers, coriander seeds, paprika, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, and Mexican oregano.

Provided by Andrés Carnalla

Categories Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 lbs. boneless chicken breast
3 tbsp. fajita seasoning
1 white onion (large)
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 tsp. salt (+ to taste)
12 flour tortillas (corn tortillas if you prefer)
1 cup Mexican cream
2 cups salsa (choose your favorite, red or green)
6 limes (Key limes)

Steps:

Prep the Chicken
Prep the Vegetables
Cook the Fajitas
Serving

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 52 g, ProteinContent 41 g, FatContent 15 g, SaturatedFatContent 2 g, CholesterolContent 118 mg, SodiumContent 1683 mg, FiberContent 6 g, SugarContent 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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