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Chicken Fajitas

A recipe for Chicken Fajitas from Taco 101! Chicken, bell peppers, and onions are marinated in a spiced lime and cilantro mixture, then grilled and served with tortillas.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 750 grams (1 pound 11 ounces)
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 large red onion sliced
Lime, Coriander and Chilli Marinade:
  • 1/2 cup chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves
  • 125 milliliters (1/2 cup) olive oil
  • 60 milliliters (1/4 cup) lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
To Serve:
  • 12 Warm flour tortillas
  • guacamole
  • sour cream
  • Red tomato salsa

Instructions

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  1. Place all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. Add the chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onion, tossing to coat in the marinade.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Heat a chargrill pan over high heat and cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
  5. Remove, keep warm, and set aside to rest.
  6. Grill the bell peppers and onion, turning often, for 10-12 minutes, until tender and slightly charred.
  7. Slice the chicken into strips.
  8. To serve, place some chicken on a warm tortilla. Add some grilled vegetables, then top with guacamole, sour cream and tomato salsa.
  9. Serve immediately.