Marinated Fajita Chicken – a delicious recipe with lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; pour into a large resealable plastic bag.
2
Put the chicken breasts into the bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag.
3
Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish.
6
Bake chicken breasts in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
7
Shred chicken breasts with two forks to desired texture.
279
kcal
Calories
11
g
Fat
7
g
Carbs
40
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lime juice, 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.
Yes, Marinated Fajita Chicken 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.
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