Twice Grilled Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Name: Twice Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix (more to taste if desired); 1 orange, juiced; ½ cup cilantro, chopped; ½ cup olive oil; ½ cup lime juice; 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast (can use chicken tenders); 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 2 large green bell peppers or 2 large red bell peppers, cut into thin strips; 12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, softened; sour cream (optional); monterey jack cheese (optional); guacamole (optional)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix (more to taste if desired)
1 orange, juiced
½ cup cilantro, chopped
½ cup olive oil
½ cup lime juice
1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast (can use chicken tenders)
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 large green bell peppers or 2 large red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, softened
sour cream (optional)
monterey jack cheese (optional)
guacamole (optional)

1
Combine first five ingredients; mix well.
2
Add chicken to marinade and marinate 30 to 60 minutes.
3
Remove meat from marinade.
4
Heat grill and cook until done, about 4-5 minutes on each breast side.
5
Tenders may take less time.
6
Remove to cutting board and slice into long strips.
7
While meat is cooking, lightly saute the onion and peppers in reserved marinade.
8
(Note: You can saute on the grill in a cast-iron skillet.
9
).
10
Place some of the chicken and onion/pepper mixture on each flour tortillas.
11
You can add cheese, also, Roll tortilla around filling and if necessary, fasten with a wooden pick to keep fajita together.
12
Place rolled fajitas back on grill and baste with reserved marinade.
13
Cook just until golden brown on all sides.
14
Serve with sour cream, cheese and guacamole, if desired.

1597

kcal

Calories

Fat

241

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix (more to taste if desired), 1 orange, juiced, ½ cup cilantro, chopped, ½ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Twice Grilled 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.

Twice Grilled Chicken Fajitas

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