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Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. They go together in a snap and always get raves! —Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri

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Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 5 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

20 5 25

Ingredients

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole and sour cream

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.

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.

Originally published as Chicken Fajitas in Taste of Home August/September 2000, p8

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on May. 06, 2013 by mmcloed

Loved this! This will be my go-to fajita recipe from now on!

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2013 by amberjcarothers

Really tasty recipe, I had all of the ingredients on hand. I will be making this one again :o)

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2013 by mrskoester699

This was my first time making fajitas. I picked this recipe because I had just about everything in the cabinet already. They turned out really good. The only change I would make would be to cut back on the cumin. Otherwise, excellent recipe!

Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2013 by silasi

ABSOLUTE DELISH!

Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2013 by MAH1103

This marinade recipe is very good. I've made it several times. I've even used this recipe on steak for steak fajitas. It tastes really good for both chicken and steak fajitas.

Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2013 by bakersqueen

This recipe is one of the best I have ever made for marinating the chicken for the fajitas. Fantastic recipe! Try it..you won't be disappointed.

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2013 by maureenkelly

Delicious and soooo easy to prepare! Loved the combination of spices.

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2013 by ThleenyMay

PS I used fresh squeezed lime juice instead of lemon juice too.

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2013 by ThleenyMay

This is a keeper! I've been searching for "the taste" of restaurant chicken fajitas and have finally found it. Thank you!

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2013 by jewels1900

I made this with lime juice instead of lemon juice. I used some of those mini, multi colored bell peppers. This was so good! This is definitely a keeper! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

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