Best Authentic Grilled Chicken Fajitas Recipe
This recipe for chicken fajitas is heavy on the spice, without big heat. The aroma when the seasoned meat hits the grill pan is unbelievable.
Servings 2
Calories 807kcal
Equipment
- Grill pan
- Non-Stick skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes omit or use ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ½ sweet red, yellow or orange bell pepper
- ½ green bell pepper
- 2 scallions
- ½ medium white onion
- 4 soft flour tortillas
- ½ cup prepared guacamole
- ½ cup pico de gallo
- ¼ cup grated Oaxaca cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 2 tablespoons torn cilantro leaves
- ½ lime sliced into wedges
- 2 tablespoons crumbled Cotija cheese
Instructions
- To a small bowl add half the oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic, oregano, chili powder, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Slice the chicken into thin slices. Place chicken in a bowl with the marinade. Mix with your hands. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour, but not more than four hours.
- Slice the bell peppers and white onion into half-inch slices. Slice the green tops of the scallions into thin 2 inch-long strips.
- Place the onion and peppers on a hot grill pan with the remaining oil. Toss with tongs to cook. Add the scallions at the last minute of cooking.
- Pour off and discard any marinade remaining in the bowl. Use tongs to place the chicken strips onto the hot grill pan.
- Cook until the chicken is cooked through (165) degrees). Add the vegetables to the grill pan and toss until heated through.
- When everything is heated through, leave the fajitas on the grill pan (no heat) until the tortillas are ready and it is time to serve. Remove the fajitas and place in a serving bowl.
- In a separate frying pan, brush oil in a thin layer and grill the flour tortillas until soft with bits of brown. Wrap in foil and place in a 250 degree oven to keep warmuntil all are done.
- Place the fajita mixture onto a warm tortilla. Top with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, Oaxaca cheese, and cilantro. Squeeze a lime wedge over the top and sprinkle lightly with Cotija cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 807kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 2166mg | Potassium: 1080mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2233IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 5mg