Quick And Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Name: Quick And Easy Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup beer, they say to use Mexican dark but I used Budweiser; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 lime, the juice of the lime; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 lb chicken breast, skinless, boneless, cut into 1/2 inch strips; 1 onion, sliced thinly; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 6 flour tortillas; 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped; salsa

Servings: persons

3/4 cup beer, they say to use Mexican dark but I used Budweiser
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 lime, the juice of the lime
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb chicken breast, skinless, boneless, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 onion, sliced thinly
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 flour tortillas
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
salsa

1
Combine the first six ingredients, stirring well. Place chicken in a zip lock bag, and pour about half of the beer mixture to bag; seal and toss around. Place onion, bell peppers, and other half of beer mixture in another zip lock bag; seal and toss.
2
Marinate chicken in refrigerator for at least one hour; marinate veggies at room temperature for at least one hour.
3
Add 1 tbsp of canola oil to grill pan, and heat over medium high heat. Remove onion and bell peppers from marinade, and add to pan. Add red pepper and salt to taste. Cook for 6 minutes, or until beginning to get tender; turn after three minutes. Add chicken to pan; cook 2 minutes each side or until done.
4
Warm tortillas if desired, and divide onion and chicken mixture evenly between tortillas. Add jalapeno, cilantro, and salsa as desired, and serve.

952

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 3/4 cup beer, they say to use Mexican dark but I used Budweiser, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 lime, the juice of the lime, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Quick And Easy 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.

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Quick And Easy Chicken Fajitas

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