Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Name: Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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Put the cilantro, lime juice, broth, scallions, garlic, jalapeno, honey, and salt in a blender, puree until smooth.
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Reserve 2 tablespoons; do not wash out the blender.
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Put chicken breasts in a medium bowl and the peppers and onions in another.
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Divide the remaining cilantro puree evenly between the chicken and the peppers and onions.
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Toss well to coat the chicken and vegetables and let stand, at room temperature, for 30 minutes.
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Add the avocado, 1/2 cup water, and the reserved 2 tablespoons cilantro sauce to the blender.
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Puree until smooth and season with salt.
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Set aside.
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Heat the oil in a small skillet set over medium heat until hot.
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Add the cumin and coriander and continue to cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
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Pour the spices over the yogurt and set aside for the flavors to blend.
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Stir before serving.
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Preheat a grill for medium-high/direct heat cooking.
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Oil the grill grates.
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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.
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Let chicken rest 5 minutes.
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Place the tortillas on the grill until just warmed through, about 30 seconds.
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To assemble the fajitas: slice the onions and peppers into thin strips and then slice the chicken.
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Place some peppers, onions, chicken and cilantro in a tortilla topped with the spiced yogurt and the avocado sauce.
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Nutritional analysis per serving: (2 fajitas)
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Calories 347; Total Fat 8g (Sat Fat 1g, Mono Fat 3g, Poly Fat 1g) ; Protein 31g; Carb 37g; Fiber 5g; Cholesterol 66mg; Sodium 157mg

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, 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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