5.0 from 27 votes
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
These grilled chicken fajitas are chicken breasts and vegetables marinated in a zesty blend of spices, then cooked on the grill to perfection. An easy and delicious dinner option!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1½ tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red onion cut into 6 wedges
- 3 bell peppers halved cored and seeded
- tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Place the olive oil, lime juice, sugar, salt, cumin, garlic, water, smoked paprika, onion powder and chili powder in a gallon sized resealable bag or large bowl.
- Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Add the chicken, onions and peppers to the marinade.
- Chill for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken, peppers and onions on the grill.
- Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, and the peppers and onions for 4-5 minutes per side. Slice the chicken, peppers and onions.
- Sprinkle with cilantro, then serve with tortillas and other accompaniments
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Notes
- This recipe can be prepared on an indoor grill pan, outdoor gas grill or a charcoal grill.
- Feel free to use any color bell peppers that you like. Red, orange and yellow peppers are sweeter than green peppers.
Nutrition Information
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
915mg
(38%)
Potassium
755mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
4100IU
(82%)
Vitamin C
124mg
(138%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 755mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4100IU | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 124mg | 138% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.