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Grilled Lime Cilantro Chicken Fajitas

Zesty marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection and served with charred peppers and onions.

Grilled Lime Cilantro Chicken Fajitas

Total

35 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 3 whole Bell peppers, assorted colors sliced
  • 1 whole Large white onion, sliced
  • 8 units Flour tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, cilantro, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.

  3. 3

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.

  4. 4

    Toss the sliced peppers and onions with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

  5. 5

    Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  6. 6

    While chicken cooks, use a grill basket to sauté the peppers and onions until tender and slightly charred.

  7. 7

    Remove chicken from the grill, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.

  8. 8

    Warm the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds and serve immediately with the chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

420

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate32 g
Fat16 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar5 g
Sodium840 mg

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