Grilled Chicken Fajitas
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
887 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
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Grilled Chicken Fajitas take juicy charred chicken, seasonal vegetables, and pico de gallo, and wrap them all up in a warm tortilla!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken (See Note 1)
Marinade
- 1/4 cup lime juice (See Note 2)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp chicken fajitas seasoning blend
Construction
- 4 bell peppers color variety sliced into strips
- 1 large red onion sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 tortillas
- 2 cups Pico de Gallo optional
- 2 limes sliced
Instructions
- Mix together the marinade ingredients and add the chicken. Toss to coat, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours.
- In a large grill skillet over medium high heat add chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned and caramelized. Turn and cook for 4 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165°F (See Note 1 for outdoor grilling). Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest 3-5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
- While chicken is cooking: In a large sauté pan over high heat roast the bell peppers and onions in the oil until slightly limp and charred. Set aside.
- Serve sliced chicken and vegetables with warm tortillas. Top with pico de gallo (optional) and sliced limes.
Notes
- I prefer thighs which have more flavor or use breast meat. Gas-grilling time for Chicken Thigh, Bone-In: 10 minutes, skin down, direct heat, then 10 to 12 minutes per side, indirect heat, lid on, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.Charcoal-grilling time: 10 minutes, skin down, direct heat, then 8 to 10 minutes per side, indirect heat, lid on, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.For Boneless thighs: 5 minutes per side.For chicken breasts, if too large, slice horizontally. Grill 5-6 minutes each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Mexican Limes are preferred, and also go by the name of Key Limes. They are small, round and very juicy (Luckily I have a tree).
- I prefer using Mexican oregano in my seasoning blend. Mexican oregano is a relative of Lemon Verbena and is native to Mexico. Similar in that it’s pungent like Mediterranean oregano, Mexican oregano has notes of mild licorice and citrus. Mediterranean oregano is a member of the mint family and most often is used in Greek and Italian recipes. Mediterranean oregano is the one most found in spice racks and supermarkets.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
887kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
1108mg
(46%)
Potassium
921mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
5530IU
(111%)
Vitamin C
176.9mg
(197%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
5.5mg
(31%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 887 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 887kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1108mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 921mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 5530IU | 111% |
| Vitamin C | 176.9mg | 197% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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