Flavorful Chicken Fajitas
Flavorful Chicken Fajitas is a main course that serves 6. For $1.52 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 462 calories, 28g of protein, and 25g of fat. This recipe is liked by 17136 foodies and cooks. It is a reasonably priced recipe for fans of Mexican food. Head to the store and pick up flour tortillas, red bell pepper, red pepper flakes, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Overall, this recipe earns an amazing spoonacular score of 86%. Flavorful Chicken Fajitas, 20 Minute Flavorful Chicken Fajitas, and Sheet Pan Fajitas - Easy for Chicken Fajitas are very similar to this recipe.
Servings: 6
Preparation duration: 20 minutes
Cooking duration: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
Equipment:
ziploc bags
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Seal and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-4 hours. In a large skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. Discard marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Yield: 6 servings. Originally published as Chicken Fajitas in Taste of HomeAugust/September 2000, p8 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 369 calories, 15 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 689 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Seal and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
2. In a large skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender.
3. Remove and keep warm.
4. Discard marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through.
5. Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half.
6. Serve with cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
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