Creamy Lime Fajita Sauce Food

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

Ingredients

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.

FAJITA SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO-LIME SAUCE

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Make and share this Fajita Salad With Creamy Cilantro-lime Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZRT8871

Categories Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
cooking spray
6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 1/3 cups thinly sliced green pepper rings
1 cup sliced red onion, separated into rings
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup skim milk
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 large garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Combine all ingredients for Cilantro-Lime sauce, and stir well with a whisk. Cover sauce, and chill.
Combine first 6 ingredients olive oil to black pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add chicken mixture; sauté 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Set aside.
Divide lettuce and next 6 ingredients (lettuce through tomato) among 4 bowls; top with chicken mixture. Serve with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.3, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 89.4, Sodium 838.8, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 9, Protein 41.9