Chicken Fajitas With Grilled Peppers And Onions

Name: Chicken Fajitas With Grilled Peppers And Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups fresh cilantro, chopped; 3/4 cup olive oil; 5 limes, juice of, only; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder; 3 lbs boneless chicken breast halves (I used chicken tenders); 3 poblano chiles, seed and cut into 3/4 inch wide strips; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch wide strips; 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch wide strips; 2 red onions, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds and separated into rings; 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas; optional toppings; salsa; sour cream; chopped cilantro; avocado, sliced; sliced black olives; chopped red chili pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup olive oil
5 limes, juice of, only
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
3 lbs boneless chicken breast halves (I used chicken tenders)
3 poblano chiles, seed and cut into 3/4 inch wide strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch wide strips
2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch wide strips
2 red onions, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds and separated into rings
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
optional toppings
salsa
sour cream
chopped cilantro
avocado, sliced
sliced black olives
chopped red chili pepper

1
Prepare barbecue.
2
Puree first 5 ingredients (cilantro - chili powder) in blender (or food processor).
3
Place chicken in a glass baking dish and pour 1/3 of marinade over chicken, turning to coat all sides.
4
Arrange vegetables (chilies - onions) on a rimmed grilling pan or baking pan, pour 1/3 of marinade over vegetables. Season chicken and vegetables with salt and pepper if desired.
5
Grill chicken until cooked through (7 -10 minutes per side, depending on thickness of chicken). Grill vegetables until tender, turning often (about 15 minutes). Grill tortillas until charred (1 minute per side).
6
Transfer chicken to work surface and slice cross wise into strips.
7
Fill tortillas with chicken and vegetables and drizzle with remaining marinade.
8
Serve with your favorite salsa and toppings.

2161

kcal

Calories

Fat

255

Carbs

140

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups fresh cilantro, chopped, 3/4 cup olive oil, 5 limes, juice of, only, 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fajitas With Grilled Peppers And Onions 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!