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
HEALTHY CHICKEN FAJITA STUFFED PEPPERS
Enjoy the flavors of sizzling fajitas (a Tex-Mex favorite) in a stuffed pepper, which replaces the flour tortillas commonly used.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Combine the chicken, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until it just starts to brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3 minutes more.
- Transfer the chicken and onion mixture to another large bowl and rinse and dry the skillet. Add the rice, 1/2 cup of the cheese, half the lime juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper to the chicken and toss to combine. Divide the filling among the peppers.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet, arrange the peppers on top and turn to high heat. When the oil starts to sizzle, about 2 minutes, transfer to the oven and bake until the filling is hot and the peppers are softened, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the peppers and bake until melted, about 3 minutes more.
- Drizzle the remaining lime juice over the peppers and top with the cilantro leaves. Serve with the sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 100 milligrams, Sodium 950 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 9 grams
SHEET PAN CHICKEN FAJITAS
These protein-packed fajitas cleverly use a foil-lined baking sheet and broiler to make a quick and healthy weeknight meal with easy clean up.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Combine the chili powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Put the peppers and onions on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with half the chili powder mixture. Broil until softened and starting to char, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the chicken into 1/4-inch-thick slices and toss in a large bowl with the remaining chile powder mixture and 1 tablespoon oil.
- After the peppers are softened and starting to char, about 10 minutes, scatter the chicken on top of the peppers and onions and return the baking sheet to the broiler until the chicken is cooked through and starting to brown, about 5 minutes more. Drizzle with the lime juice.
- Serve with the warmed tortillas, Monterey Jack cheese, guacamole, hot sauce, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 125 milligrams, Sodium 1100 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 6 grams
SHEET-PAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN FAJITAS
For our fajitas, I combine chicken and pineapple for a different flavor. These fajitas are more on the sweet side, but my family loves them! -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix first 5 ingredients; stir in chicken. Add onion, peppers, pineapple, honey and lime juice; toss to combine. Spread evenly in 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans., Roast 10 minutes, rotating pans halfway through cooking. Remove pans from oven; preheat broiler., Broil chicken mixture, 1 pan at a time, 3-4 in. from heat until vegetables are lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes. Serve in tortillas, with toppings and lime wedges as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PEPPER AND PEACH FAJITA CHICKEN
Found in the 5 Ingredient Cookbook. Now for me it is more than 5 ingredients because I use *Kathy*'s recipe for Fajita Seasoning (Recipe #28011) which is exceptional by the way and serve it in fajita size tortillas and add sweet grilled onions too. This gives a nice twist to a normal spicy fajita as the peaches are a sweet balance. The book also just serves this as is and not in a fajita...I like it in a fajita so take it one step further but if you want it for a main dish, then don't cut the chicken into strips and just serve the peppers and peaches over the chicken on a plate. Great with rice if serving without the fajitas.
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle fajita seasoning over the strips of uncooked chicken and mix well.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of the oil oil over medium-high heat and then add the seasoned chicken and cook 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170F), turning over often while cooking. Transfer chicken to a serving plate and keep warm.
- Add remaining 1 tbs oil to skillet and add sweet pepper strips and onion slices and cook and stir about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Gently stir in the peach slices and cook and stir for another 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
- Warm fajita wraps.
- Place chicken in wraps and top with some of the peach mixture. Roll up and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.6, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 508.2, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 7.6, Protein 26.9
EASY CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPER FAJITAS
Simple, healthy dinner that's sure to please everyone's taste buds. A favorite at our Mexican nights in college! Serve on tortillas with desired garnishes (cheese, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, tomato, guacamole).
Provided by LLIGETT
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 27m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and basil in a large bowl. Add chicken strips; stir to coat with garlic powder mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 40.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 48.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
CHICKEN PEPPER FAJITAS
"This spicy entree is fun to serve sizzling at the table, just like they do in restaurants," relates Lucinda Price. The Tracy, California cook fills her light fajitas with green and red peppers, onions and chicken that's quickly marinated for a flavor boost.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside 2 tablespoons. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and peppers until crisp-tender; remove and set aside. Add chicken and reserved marinade to skillet; cook for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Return vegetables to pan; heat through. Serve on tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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