Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas With Grilled Onions Recipe

Name: Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas With Grilled Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MARINADE; 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 3/4 cup olive oil; 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/4 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder; salt and pepper; CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 3 large fresh poblano chiles, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips; 3 large yellow bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips; 2 red onions, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Servings: persons

MARINADE
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup olive oil
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
salt and pepper
CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 large fresh poblano chiles, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips
3 large yellow bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips
2 red onions, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas

1
Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Puree first 5 ingredients in processor. Season marinade with salt and pepper.
2
Place chicken breast halves in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour 1/3 cup marinade over; turn to coat. Arrange poblano chiles, bell peppers, and onions on large rimmed baking sheet. Pour 1/2 cup marinade over; turn to coat. Sprinkle chicken breasts and vegetables with salt and pepper. Reserve remaining marinade.
3
Grill chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Grill vegetables until tender, turning frequently, about 15 minutes for onions and 12 minutes for poblanos and bell peppers. Grill tortillas until charred, about 1 minute per side.
4
Transfer chicken to work surface; slice crosswise into strips. Fill tortillas with chicken and vegetables; drizzle with reserved marinade. Serve with optional toppings.

1815

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MARINADE, 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, 3/4 cup olive oil, 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas With Grilled 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.

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas With Grilled Onions

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