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The Best Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas that have amazing flavor!

Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 286 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Others
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

Marinade:
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (don't skip this!)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Fajitas:
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts (about 3 large chicken breasts)
  • 1 yellow onion cut into thin strips
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice a quick squeeze of a cut lime
  • Dash Salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Place chicken in the bowl and turn a few times to coat with marinade. Cover bowl with saran wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  2. After marinading, take chicken out of the bowl and discard marinade. Grill chicken for atleast 5 minutes per side or until thoroughly cooked. ( if you have fat pieces of chicken you may want to cut them in half lengthwise to ensure they cook evenly and thoroughly) Remove from pan or grill and place chicken on a plate. Tent with foil to keep warm.
  3. In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion and peppers. Stir fry until softened but still slightly crisp. Add soy sauce, water, lime juice and salt and pepper. Stir and continue to cook another 3-5 minutes. Slice chicken thinly and toss with the peppers and onion mixture. Serve immediately with flour tortillas, salsa, lettuce, tomato or whatever your heart desires!

Notes

  • Nutrition info does not include tortillas or toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 11g (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 11g 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.