Grilled Chicken Fajitas
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Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Description
Grilled Chicken Fajitas start with a marinade combining olive oil, lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, and other spices to infuse the chicken breast, bell peppers, and red onion wedges. Marinating for at least one hour allows the flavors to meld and tenderizes the chicken. On a medium-high grill, the chicken cooks for 5-6 minutes per side while the peppers and onions take slightly less time, developing a charred exterior and softened interior.
The vibrant mix of bell peppers and onions grilled alongside the chicken adds sweet and smoky notes that complement the zesty marinade. Sprinkling chopped cilantro over the sliced ingredients before serving introduces a fresh herbal accent. Wrapped in warm tortillas with sides like guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and salsa, these fajitas offer a satisfying combination of textures and flavors in every bite.
This recipe works well on various grills including indoor grill pans, gas grills, or charcoal grills, and you can customize by choosing bell pepper colors for differing sweetness levels. Pairing the cooked meat and veggies with classic Mexican-style condiments makes these fajitas a versatile and hands-on meal option for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1½ tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 red onion cut into 6 wedges
- 3 bell pepper halved cored and seeded
- tortilla for serving
- guacamole
- sour cream
- cheese
- salsa
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
Notes
- This recipe adapts to indoor grill pans, outdoor gas grills, or charcoal grills, based on your available equipment.
- Use red, orange, or yellow bell peppers for a sweeter flavor profile compared to green peppers.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% 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.
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