FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
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
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
CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN BREAST (GRILLED OR AIR FRYER ...
Steps:
- Pound the thicker end of the chicken breast with a mallet to make it even with the thinner end.
- Combine the juice of 1 lime, lime zest, olive oil, 1/4 cup of the cilantro finely chopped, garlic and salt to a large glass or ceramic container with a lid, or a gallon size freezer bag.
- Coat the chicken well on both sides and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour or as long as overnight, the longer the better, turning halfway.
- When ready to cook, oil a grill or grill pan over medium to medium-high heat.
- Grill about 5 minutes on each side, or until charred and cooked through in the center.
- Remove and set aside on a platter and squeeze the remaining lime over the chicken. Garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro.
- Air Fryer Directions:
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 breast, Calories 217 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 0.5 g, ProteinContent 38.5 g, FatContent 5.5 g, SaturatedFatContent 1 g, CholesterolContent 124 mg, SodiumContent 360 mg, FiberContent 0.5 g, SugarContent 0.05 g
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