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Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Grilled chicken fajitas with onions and peppers are a tasty Mexican meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 335 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 3 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt + extra
- 6 tablespoons olive oil + extra
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 white onion sliced
- flour tortillas 8-inch taco size
Instructions
- Combine the lime juice, garlic, cilantro, pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 6 tablespoons of olive oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken, cover the bowl, and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for a least 1 hour or overnight.
- Heat a barbecue grill to 350°F.
- Depending on the size of the chicken breasts grill for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after removing it from the grill. Then slice into 1/2-inch strips.
- While the chicken is cooking, place all the sliced vegetables into a bowl and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add two pinches of salt and toss to coat. Place the vegetables on the grill for about 15 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Place the tortillas on the grill to heat through, and serve.
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Notes
- Mesquite wood is great for fajitas.
Nutrition Information
Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
645mg
(27%)
Potassium
575mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
556IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 645mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 556IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.