Chicken Fajita

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Chicken fajita is a popular Mexican dish that consists of grilled chicken, bell peppers, and onions, served with tortillas and various toppings. It is a flavorful and delicious meal that is perfect for a casual dinner or a party. The chicken is marinated in a blend of spices and grilled to perfection, while the bell peppers and onions add a crunchy and colorful touch. The fajitas are usually served with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and shredded cheese. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
35 mins

Recipe Yield 17.65 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 4.41 oz

Ingredients

17.65 oz

Chicken Breasts

8.83 oz

Bell peppers

5.30 oz

onion

2 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

lime juice

2 cloves

garlic

1 tsp

cumin

1 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

8 pieces

tortillas

7.06 oz

guacamole

7.06 oz

salsa

7.06 oz

sour cream

7.06 oz

shredded cheese

Directions

Mixing

Step 1

In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.

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Marinating

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

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Preheating

Step 3

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.

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Grilling

Step 4

Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.

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Cook Time
Sautéing

Step 5

While the chicken is resting, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions and sauté until they are tender and slightly charred.

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Oven

Step 6

Slice the grilled chicken into strips. Warm the tortillas on the grill or in the oven.

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Step 7

To assemble the fajitas, place a few slices of chicken on a tortilla, top with sautéed bell peppers and onions, and add desired toppings such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

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Step 8

Roll up the tortilla and enjoy your delicious chicken fajitas!

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Nutrition Facts

Carbs (32%)
Protein (32%)
Fat (36%)

Fat:
10 g (90 kcal)

Protein:
20 g (80 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
20 g (80 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 11.025 kcal 0.55%
Vitamin A 0.441 IU 0.05%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2205 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1323 g 0.12%
Fat 0.441 g 0.32%
Carbohydrates 0.882 g 0.18%
Sodium 22.05 mg 4.41%
Fibers 0.1764 g 0.46%
Sugars 0.1764 g 0%
Protein 0.882 g 1.04%
Vitamin C 3.528 mg 3.92%
Calcium 0.6615 mg 0.13%
Iron 0.441 mg 0.09%
Potassium 0.441 mg 0.09%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 2.646 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.6615 mg 50.88%
Vitamin B12 0.441 mcg 18.38%
Vitamin E 0.3528 mg 2.35%
Zinc 0.6615 mg 0.13%
Selenium 0.882 mcg 0.18%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

Cuisines Mexican
Course Drinks Salads Snacks Sauces & Dressings Appetizers
Cultural Cinco de Mayo
Demographics Senior Friendly Diabetic Friendly Heart Healthy
Diet Mediterranean Diet DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Flexitarian Diet Weight Watchers (WW) Diet MIND Diet (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) Volumetrics Diet Paleo Diet The Whole30 Diet Vegetarian Diet Vegan Diet
Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack
Difficulty Level Easy

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