Kelly'S Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Name: Kelly'S Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into good-sized strips; 1 green bell pepper, julienned; 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned; 1 red bell pepper, julienned; 1 onion, cut into small wedges; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup lime juice, fresh or concentrate; 2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper

Servings: persons

4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into good-sized strips
1 green bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 onion, cut into small wedges
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup lime juice, fresh or concentrate
2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper

1
Put cut up chicken, peppers and onion in large bowl or ziploc baggie.
2
Mix up marinade in medium bowl, and pour over chicken mixture, tossing/mixing to coat all thoroughly.
3
Marinate in fridge for 4-6 hours.
4
Drain off excess marinade.
5
In one (or more) medium-hot frying pans, add a little olive oil, then add chicken mixture.
6
Stir-fry til chicken is done.
7
Should take only about 8-12 minutes depending on how big you cut your chicken strips.
8
Warm flour tortillas in microwave (about 30 seconds on high, 3-4 at a time) or in oven wrapped in foil.
9
**Serve with sour cream, guacamole, picante sauce, chopped tomato, shredded lettuce and shredded cheese.
10
***Tossed salad, spicy cornbread, spanish or mexican rice, refried beans/dip, chips, etc., are nice accompaniments.
11
****This recipe can easily be halved.

1378

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

144

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

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into good-sized strips, 1 green bell pepper, julienned, 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned, 1 red bell pepper, julienned, and more.

Yes, Kelly'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kelly'S Chicken Fajitas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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