Grilled Chicken Fajita Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 466kcal
My Grilled Chicken Fajitas are a simple and healthy meal that you can have ready in under 30 minutes and make for the perfect weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
For the Fajita Chicken:
- 3 tablespoon s homemade fajita seasoning , divided
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the Fajita Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 bell peppers , cut into thin slices
- 1 sweet onion , cut into thin slices
- 1 teaspoon homemade fajita seasoning
- 1 fresh lime , cut into wedges for spritzing
Assembling the Fajitas:
- 10-12 flour tortillas
- Additional condiments of your choice: salsa sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce, cheese, fresh cilantro, fresh lime
Instructions
For the Grilled Fajita Chicken:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the fajita seasoning, lime juice and vegetable oil. Set aside.
- Using a meat tenderizer, pound into uniform thickness, approximately 1/2 inch. Add the chicken to the marinade. Cover and chill for 1-12 hours.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat, clean and oil the grates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the leftover marinade, and add the chicken to indirect heat on the grill. Cook for 7-8 minutes on each side. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken. Internal temperature should be 165°F. Continue to flip every 2-3 minutes until it reaches the desired temperature. Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice chicken against the grain into thin strips. Set aside.
For the Fajita Vegetables:
- If preparing the vegetables indoors, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the cut bell peppers and onion. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until vegetables are soft. Toss with the fajita seasoning and spritz with fresh lime wedges.
- If preparing the vegetables on the grill, use a grill basket. Toss the vegetables in the vegetable oil and then add to the basket. Toss every 2-3 minutes to get evenly cooked until soft, but still snappy. Remove and toss in the fajita seasoning and fresh lime.
- Top each tortilla with a few slices of chicken, vegetables and top with your favorite fajitas toppings.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comment or star ratings.
Nutrition
Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 791mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3225IU | Vitamin C: 133.4mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 3.5mg
