CHICKEN FAJITAS
These smoky chicken fajitas will rival those from your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- (Skip this step if using chicken tenderloins.) One at a time, place the chicken breasts in a sealable plastic bag and, using a meat mallet, pound to an even ½-inch thickness.
- Open a 1 gallon zip-lock bag and place in a medium bowl. Add the oil, garlic, lime zest, cumin, oregano, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika and salt into the bag. Mash the outside of the bag with your hands to blend the marinade together. Add the tenderloins or pounded chicken breasts and seal shut, releasing any air in the bag. Using your hands, massage the marinade into meat until evenly coated. Place the bag back in the bowl and place in the refrigerator (the bowl protects against leakage); let the chicken marinate at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Clean the grill and preheat to high.
- While the grill heats, cook the peppers. Heat the oil in a large skillet (preferably not non-stick) over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions, peppers, salt, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to brown and a brown film forms around edges of the bottom of the pan, 8 to 10 minutes. Add ¼ cup of water to the pan; scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits. Continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, until the water is evaporated and the pan starts to brown again; add ¼ cup more water and cook a few minutes more, until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Season to taste with more salt and sugar if necessary. Set aside.
- Oil the grates on the grill. Grill the chicken, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Do not overcook. Let the chicken cool slightly, then transfer to a cutting board and cut into ½-inch strips.
- Arrange the chicken and peppers on a serving platter. To warm the tortillas: stack 4-6 tortillas on a plate and cover them with a damp paper towel, then microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Serve with the chicken, peppers and optional accompaniments.
- Note: The onion and pepper mixture can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 fajita (not including optional accompaniments), Calories 243, Fat 11g, Carbohydrate 20g, Protein 15g, SaturatedFat 1g, Sugar 3g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 567mg, Cholesterol 36mg
CHICKEN FAJITAS
Marinating chicken and peppers and onions in a highly flavored marinade and then grilling gives it all the flavor without fat. A spiced creamy yogurt sauce and avocado sauce wrapped in a corn tortilla with fresh cilantro keeps the fajitas healthy and fresh tasting.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Put the cilantro, lime juice, broth, scallions, garlic, jalapeno, honey, and salt in a blender, puree until smooth. Reserve 2 tablespoons; do not wash out the blender.
- Put chicken breasts in a medium bowl and the peppers and onions in another. Divide the remaining cilantro puree evenly between the chicken and the peppers and onions. Toss well to coat the chicken and vegetables and let stand, at room temperature, for 30 minutes.
- 2. Add the avocado, 1/2 cup water, and the reserved 2 tablespoons cilantro sauce to the blender. Puree until smooth and season with salt. Set aside.
- 3. Heat the oil in a small skillet set over medium heat until hot. Add the cumin and coriander and continue to cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour the spices over the yogurt and set aside for the flavors to blend. Stir before serving.
- 4. Preheat a grill for medium-high/direct heat cooking. Oil the grill grates. Grill the chicken and vegetables, turning, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 5 to 8 minutes for the vegetables and 12 to 15 minutes for the chicken. Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Place the tortillas on the grill until just warmed through, about 30 seconds.
- 5. To assemble the fajitas: slice the onions and peppers into thin strips and then slice the chicken. Place some peppers, onions, chicken and cilantro in a tortilla topped with the spiced yogurt and the avocado sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 66 milligrams, Sodium 157 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 31 grams
CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH GRILLED ONIONS
I'm dying for some lime-tinged fajitas about now... Optional toppings include: salsa, guacamole, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions and chopped Serrano chiles.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Puree first 5 ingredients in processor. Season marinade with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken breast halves in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour 1/3 cup marinade over; turn to coat. Arrange poblano chiles, bell peppers, and onions on large rimmed baking sheet. Pour ½ cup marinade over; turn to coat. Sprinkle chicken breasts and vegetables with salt and pepper. Reserve remaining marinade.
- Grill chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Grill vegetables until tender, turning frequently, about 15 minutes for onions and 12 minutes for poblanos and bell peppers. Grill tortillas until charred, about 1 minute per side.
- Transfer chicken to work surface; slice crosswise into strips. Fill tortillas with chicken and vegetables; drizzle with reserved marinade. Serve with optional toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.1, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 867.1, Carbohydrate 70.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 36.5
CHILI-LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS
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
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.
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