Citrus Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Name: Citrus Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned; 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed; 1/2 cup shredded lettuce; 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives; 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

1
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Divide marinade equally between two large resealable plastic bags; add the chicken to one bag. Add peppers and onion to remaining bag. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
2
Drain chicken and vegetables; discard marinade. In a
3
coated with cooking spray, cook and stir chicken over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add vegetables; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
4
Spoon filling onto tortillas; top with lettuce, olives and cheese. Roll up.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Citrus 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.

Citrus Chicken Fajitas

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