Chicken Fajitas

Jennifer

Cuisine: Mexican
Categories: Tacos & Wraps & Chicken

Recipe Source: Hamilton Beach

Chicken fajitas are a sizzling and flavorful dish consisting of tender strips of marinated chicken, sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions. Served with warm tortillas, an array of toppings like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, they offer a customizable and interactive dining experience.

Chicken Fajitas

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Serving Size: 6 fajitas

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken tenders
  • 2 red bell pepper, halved, seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, halved, seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 6 flour tortillas

Directions:

  1. Stir olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, onion salt, cumin, pepper and garlic in a medium bowl.
  2. Place chicken in a glass baking dish. Pour marinade over chicken, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight.
  3. Preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. (You can also use a skillet or griddle.)
  4. Drain chicken breasts; discard marinade.
  5. Place red pepper, green pepper and onion in grill basket if using outdoor grill.
  6. Grill peppers and onions 5 to 7 minutes; stirring occasionally until crisp/tender.
  7. Grill chicken strips covered 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until juices run clear and meat is no longer pink. Let chicken rest for several minutes.
  8. Serve chicken strips, grilled peppers and onions with flour tortillas.