Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Name: Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 onion, sliced; 2 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, or a combination, cored and sliced; Salt, to taste; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground chili powder, or to taste; 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1 (3- to 4-pound) roasted whole chicken, chopped; 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas; Toppings: salsa, sliced avocado or prepared guacamole, sour cream, and sliced green onions

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, sliced
2 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, or a combination, cored and sliced
Salt, to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground chili powder, or to taste
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 (3- to 4-pound) roasted whole chicken, chopped
8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Toppings: salsa, sliced avocado or prepared guacamole, sour cream, and sliced green onions

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, bell pepper, and salt, and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder, and cook 1 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 tablespoons cilantro.
2
Heat tortillas according to package directions.
3
Whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 4 tablespoons lime juice, and 2 tablespoons cilantro in a small bowl; season with salt. Drizzle dressing over chicken; toss to coat. Arrange chicken, vegetables, and warm tortillas on platter. Serve with toppings.

952

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 onion, sliced, 2 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, or a combination, cored and sliced, Salt, to taste, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fajitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Fajitas

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