The Best Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS

This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16



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Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

CHICKEN FAJITAS

Marinating chicken and peppers and onions in a highly flavored marinade and then grilling gives it all the flavor without fat. A spiced creamy yogurt sauce and avocado sauce wrapped in a corn tortilla with fresh cilantro keeps the fajitas healthy and fresh tasting.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17



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Steps:

  • 1. Put the cilantro, lime juice, broth, scallions, garlic, jalapeno, honey, and salt in a blender, puree until smooth. Reserve 2 tablespoons; do not wash out the blender.
  • Put chicken breasts in a medium bowl and the peppers and onions in another. Divide the remaining cilantro puree evenly between the chicken and the peppers and onions. Toss well to coat the chicken and vegetables and let stand, at room temperature, for 30 minutes.
  • 2. Add the avocado, 1/2 cup water, and the reserved 2 tablespoons cilantro sauce to the blender. Puree until smooth and season with salt. Set aside.
  • 3. Heat the oil in a small skillet set over medium heat until hot. Add the cumin and coriander and continue to cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour the spices over the yogurt and set aside for the flavors to blend. Stir before serving.
  • 4. Preheat a grill for medium-high/direct heat cooking. Oil the grill grates. Grill the chicken and vegetables, turning, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 5 to 8 minutes for the vegetables and 12 to 15 minutes for the chicken. Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Place the tortillas on the grill until just warmed through, about 30 seconds.
  • 5. To assemble the fajitas: slice the onions and peppers into thin strips and then slice the chicken. Place some peppers, onions, chicken and cilantro in a tortilla topped with the spiced yogurt and the avocado sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 66 milligrams, Sodium 157 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 31 grams

1 cup packed cilantro leaves, plus extra for serving
1/4 cup lime juice, about 2 limes
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno, seeded if desired
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt
1 1/2-pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
2 orange and/or yellow bell peppers, quartered, seeds removed
1 ripe avocado, halved, seeded and peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 cup fat-free Greek Yogurt
12 corn tortillas

THE BEST CHICKEN FAJITAS

I just threw a few things together after making too much chicken one night, and this amazing new dish became our favorite. I use the homemade salsa cuz it really gives it my personal touch. It has more flavor than canned or jarred salsa.

Provided by WildCook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17



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Steps:

  • Fajitas:.
  • On skillet, cook chicken. When its about half way done, add the onions and the pepper. I leave it for about 20 minutes.
  • Once cooked, place chicken mixture in serving dish.
  • Cheese, sour cream, salsa and lettuce should also be in their own serving dish.
  • I heat up my tortillas about 10 seconds in microwave.
  • Layer tortilla with sour cream, salsa, chicken mixture and top with lettuce and cheese.
  • ENJOY!
  • Salsa:.
  • Stir all ingredient slightly in bowl. Makes about 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 772.8, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 144.9, Sodium 1311, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 47.2

1 cup salsa (see quick and easy recipe below)
1 cup colby cheese (shredded)
1 cup lettuce (shredded)
1 cup sour cream
4 chicken breasts (sliced, I often use left over chicken from a whole chicken I cooked the night before)
1 small onion
1 green pepper
10 flour tortillas
2 medium tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/16 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cooking oil
1 green onion, sliced
jalapenos or pepper sauce

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