Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas

Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas start with marinated chicken breasts, peppers and onions that are stuffed into a flour tortilla and end with fresh toppings.

The fajitas get there flavor from the marinade I use on the chicken breasts, Chicken Fajita Marinade Mix. You marinade the chicken breasts for 3 hours or more, then they are grilled to sear in the flavor and juices.

Along with grilling the chicken, you grill peppers and onions on high heat. I think this is a very important step, having a high enough temperature to cook the vegetables quickly so they still are a little firm when you add them to your fajita.

For toppings, I use avocado, limes and cheese. Feel free to add in guacamole, sour cream or fresh tomatoes. Add your favorite toppings, the possibilities are endless.

I hope you have enjoyed my week of Mexican recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which is celebrated on Monday, May 5th. Mexican food ranks high on my list of favorites, I hope you enjoy the recipes as much as I do.

Enjoy!

Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas

Rating: 51

Yield: 4 Servings

Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

Chicken Fajita Marinade Mix (my recipe)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 large onion, sliced
1 large sweet pepper, sliced
Flour tortillas
Avocado, cheese, limes for toppings

Instructions

Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let marinade for a minimum of 3 hours.
Heat a grill pan or frying pan on medium high heat, add 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Add the chicken breasts and grill approximately 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through. The time will depend on the thickness of your chicken. When the chicken is done, set it aside.
Add 1 tbsp. of olive oil to the pan and add the onion and peppers, cook for approx. 3 minutes until the peppers and onions start to brown.
To serve, take a flour tortilla and fill with chicken, peppers and onions and top with your favorite toppings.

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