Chili's Fajita Recipe (Copycat)

Name: Chili's Fajita Recipe (Copycat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon liquid smoke; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb sirloin steaks or 1 lb chicken breast; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; ½ teaspoon lime juice; 1 dash salt; 1 dash black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 Spanish onion, sliced thin; 12 green bell pepper, seeded, sliced thin; 12 red bell pepper, seeded, sliced thin; 12 yellow bell pepper, seeded, sliced thin

Servings: persons

¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon liquid smoke
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 lb sirloin steaks or 1 lb chicken breast
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon lime juice
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 Spanish onion, sliced thin
12 green bell pepper, seeded, sliced thin
12 red bell pepper, seeded, sliced thin
12 yellow bell pepper, seeded, sliced thin

1
Combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, liquid smoke, peppers, and either the sirloin OR the chicken in a plastic container with cover, or a zipper top plastic bag and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
2
Discard leftover marinade.
3
Grill meat over medium flame 4-5 minutes on each side.
4
Cut meat into thin strips.
5
Set aside and keep warm.
6
Combine the 2 Tbls.
7
water, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
8
Set aside.
9
Cook onion and peppers in oil until brown.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Pour reserved mixture over onions and peppers.
12
Combine meat, onions, and peppers.
13
Serve on flour tortillas with cheese, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, and lettuce.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Chili's Fajita Recipe (Copycat) falls under the Soups & Stews 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!