The Best Chicken Fajitas

Name: The Best Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 2 h 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 2 h 27 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ¼ ¼ cup fresh lime juice; ⅓ ⅓ cup water; 2 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 2 large cloves garlic; 1 1 teaspoon salt; 3 3 teaspoons apple cider or red wine vinegar; 2 2 teaspoons soy sauce; ½ ½ teaspoons chili powder; ½ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ ½ teaspoon liquid smoke; ¼ ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ ⅛ teaspoon onion powder; 1 ½ 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts; 1 1 medium yellow onion; 1 1 medium green pepper; 1 1 medium red or orange pepper, cut into thin strips; 8 8 ounces fresh mushrooms; 1 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 2 tablespoons water; ½ ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice; dash of salt and pepper

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Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 27 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
209 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

The Best Chicken Fajitas

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

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Marinade:

¼ ¼ cup fresh lime juice about 3-4 limes
⅓ ⅓ cup water
2 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 2 large cloves garlic minced
1 1 teaspoon salt
3 3 teaspoons apple cider or red wine vinegar
2 2 teaspoons soy sauce
½ ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
¼ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ ⅛ teaspoon onion powder

Fajitas:

1 ½ 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts (about 3 large chicken breasts)
1 1 medium yellow onion cut into thin strips
1 1 medium green pepper cut into thin strips
1 1 medium red or orange pepper, cut into thin strips
8 8 ounces fresh mushrooms quartered
1 1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 2 tablespoons water
½ ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice a quick squeeze of a cut lime
dash of salt and pepper

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Instructions

Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place chicken in a ziploc bag and pour the marinade ingredients over the top. Seal the bag and place in the refrigerator and let marinate for 2-3 hours.
After marinading, take chicken out of the bag and discard the marinade. Grill or broil the chicken 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from grill or pan and tent with foil to keep warm.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat and add the onion, mushrooms and peppers. Stir fry until softened but still crisp tender. Add soy sauce, water, lime juice and salt and pepper. Cook another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Slice chicken thinly on the diagonal and toss with the vegetables in the skillet.
Serve immediately with flour tortillas and top with tomatoes, lettuce, guacamole, cheese, sour cream…the options are endless!

Notes

Liquid Smoke: liquid smoke may seem like an unnecessary, optional ingredient but I promise it adds an irreplaceable flavor and smokiness – I keep a bottle of liquid smoke on hand in the refrigerator just to make these fajitas.

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 697mg (29%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)