BEST CHICKEN FAJITAS
The BEST chicken fajitas are so quick to throw together! Chicken gets marinated in the best juicy lime marinade, then seared for that unmistakeable crisp-charred outer edge! Serve with onions and bell pepper strips!
Provided by Karina
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large shallow bowl, combine lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, salt, chili and cilantro; mix together. Add the chicken thighs and If time allows, let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet or pan (12-inch | 30cm) on medium-high heat until smoking. Add a drizzle of olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden, charred and cooked right through (about 8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your fillets). Flip them a couple of times while cooking so they get a nice even char.Transfer chicken to a warm plate, loosely tent with foil and let rest.
- Add the peppers and onions to the skillet (drizzle with a little extra oil only if needed), and cook until the onion is soft and the peppers are slightly charred and cooked to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice chicken into strips.Serve with warmed tortillas, chopped cilantro and sliced avocado (plus your desired fillings).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS
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
Time 30m
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. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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 CHICKEN FAJITAS
SHEET PAN DINNER! The quickest meal you can make with amazingly tender chicken + crisp-tender veggies with the easiest clean-up!
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Categories entree
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Place chicken, bell peppers, onion and garlic in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Stir in olive oil and chili powder mixture; gently toss to combine. Place into oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through and the vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Serve immediately with tortillas.
EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS
Need a simple, vibrant midweek meal the family will love? Put together these easy chicken fajitas and people can create their own masterpieces at the table
Provided by Member recipe by Steven Morris
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and wrap 6 medium tortillas in foil.
- Mix 1 heaped tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp ground coriander, a pinch of ground cumin, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 4 tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1 lime and 4-5 drops Tabasco together in a bowl with a big pinch each of salt and pepper.
- Stir 2 finely sliced chicken breasts, 1 finely sliced red onion, 1 sliced red pepper and 1 finely sliced red chilli, if using, into the marinade.
- Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot and add the chicken and marinade to the pan.
- Keep everything moving over a high heat for about 5 mins using tongs until you get a nice charred effect. If your griddle pan is small you may need to do this in two batches.
- To check the chicken is cooked, find the thickest part and tear in half - if any part is still raw cook until done.
- Put the tortillas in the oven to heat up and serve with the cooked chicken, a bag of mixed salad and one 230g tub of fresh salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 2.48 milligram of sodium
YUMMY CHICKEN FAJITAS
Fresh lime juice help you bring a taste of Mexico to your dinner table. These colorful fajitas have fresh flavors that appeal to everyone.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, lime juice, 1 tablespoon oil, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, salt if desired, oregano and cumin; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate at least 4 hours., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Lightly brush vegetables with remaining canola oil. Grill vegetables and chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the grill for 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 170°, Meanwhile, warm tortillas according to package directions. Quickly slice chicken and peppers into strips and separate onion slices into rings. Spoon chicken and vegetables down the center of tortillas; fold in sides. Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and/or cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
YUMMY CHICKEN FAJITAS
Make and share this Yummy Chicken Fajitas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cameron S.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix mix first 4 ingredients.
- Add chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
- In skillet, cook onion and chicken with marinade for 3 minutes.
- Add peppers, saute for 3 minutes.
- Stir in salsa.
- Divide among tortillas.
- Top with cheese.
- Roll up and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 667.9, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 10.1
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