MY VERY BEST STEAK OR CHICKEN FAJITAS
We've tried several fajita recipes & finally this is it! I found this recipe online and have tweaked it to our liking. Make it with beef or chicken. Great for having a fajita party!! Prep time includes minimum marinating time.
Provided by HeidiSue
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 3h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Mix all marinade ingredients and pour over the meat (you can put it all in a large zip-lock).
- Marinate atleast two hours or overnight.
- Grill meat until cooked through.
- Slice meat into strips.
- Heat the 1/4 cup of olive oil in a saute pan on the stove and begin sauteeing the onions over medium heat.
- Cook until soft.
- Add the peppers and continue to cook until peppers are soft and onions are beginning to brown and crisp.
- Serve on Flour Tortillas, add meat then peppers& onions& any of the optional toppings.
BEST CHICKEN FAJITAS
The BEST chicken fajitas are so quick to throw together! Chicken gets marinated in the best juicy lime marinade, then seared for that unmistakeable crisp-charred outer edge! Serve with onions and bell pepper strips!
Provided by Karina
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large shallow bowl, combine lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, salt, chili and cilantro; mix together. Add the chicken thighs and If time allows, let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet or pan (12-inch | 30cm) on medium-high heat until smoking. Add a drizzle of olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden, charred and cooked right through (about 8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your fillets). Flip them a couple of times while cooking so they get a nice even char.Transfer chicken to a warm plate, loosely tent with foil and let rest.
- Add the peppers and onions to the skillet (drizzle with a little extra oil only if needed), and cook until the onion is soft and the peppers are slightly charred and cooked to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice chicken into strips.Serve with warmed tortillas, chopped cilantro and sliced avocado (plus your desired fillings).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS
This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN FAJITAS
This quick fajita recipe is a feast of flavours and colours - get stuck in!
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Chicken Recipes Jamie's Ministry of Food Chicken Chicken breast Sandwiches & wraps
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Put a griddle pan on a high heat.
- Halve, deseed and slice the pepper into thin strips, then peel, halve, and finely slice the onion. Slice the chicken lengthways into long strips, roughly the same size as the pepper strips.
- Put the peppers, onion, and chicken into a bowl with the paprika and cumin. Squeeze over the juice of half a lime, drizzle over 1 tablespoon of oil, season with a good pinch of black pepper and mix well. Put aside to marinate for 5 minutes or so while you make your salsa.
- For the salsa, finely chop the chilli, roughly chop the tomatoes and the coriander (stalks and all), then place in a clean bowl with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Squeeze over the juice of 1 lime, and stir in the coriander.
- Using tongs, place the pepper, onion, and chicken onto the griddle and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through. As the pan will be really hot, keep turning the pieces of chicken and vegetables over so they don't burn - you just want them to lightly chargrill to give you a lovely flavour.
- To make the guacamole, squeeze the cherry tomatoes onto a board, then finely chop with ½ -1 red chilli and a handful of coriander leaves, including the top part of the stalks.
- Halve and destone the avocado, then squeeze it over a board so the flesh comes out of the skin. Discard the skin. Squeeze over the lime juice and chop everything together until fine. Taste and adjust the flavours, if needed.
- Warm the tortillas in a microwave or warm, dry frying pan, then divide between serving plates. Squeeze the remaining lime juice over the sizzling pan.
- At the table, carefully help yourselves to the chicken and vegetables straight from the hot grill pan. Just be sure to put it down on top of something that won't burn, like a chopping board.
- Serve with bowls of natural yoghurt and guacamole, alongside the Cheddar, a grater, and the lovely fresh salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 711 calories, Fat 31.8 g fat, SaturatedFat 10.7 g saturated fat, Protein 49.5 g protein, Carbohydrate 60.7 g carbohydrate, Sugar 22.7 g sugar, Sodium 2.4 g salt, Fiber 8.1 g fibre
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST FAJITAS
Fajitas cook quickly, so taking a bit of time to season steak, chicken, or shrimp with our simple fajita seasoning is a good idea. Use our recipe as a guide; you can make all three proteins or choose one. Use 2 ½ pounds of protein for six people. Even though it is only the two of us, we still make the whole batch. The leftovers are fabulous.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield Serves 6 when served with sides
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Mix the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
- Season the steak, chicken, and shrimp with salt and a generous dusting of fajita seasoning. We use 1/2 teaspoon of salt for the steak, 1/2 teaspoon for the chicken, and 1/4 teaspoon for the shrimp. Set the steak and shrimp aside while you cook the chicken.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a wide skillet (with a lid, or you can use foil) over medium-high heat. As soon as the oil is hot and looks shimmery, add the chicken. Cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken so that the seared side is facing up.
- Reduce the heat to low, then cover the skillet with a lid or use foil. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the breast. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Note: Use the time while the chicken is cooking to chop the onions, peppers, and garlic.
- Pour any liquid left in the pan out and use a paper towel to wipe the bottom of the skillet. It is okay if there are bits of chicken or spices stuck to the bottom. (If you want to, you can save the liquid to add back to the pan later.)
- Put the skillet back onto the heat, increase to medium-high heat, and add another two teaspoons of oil. As soon as the oil is hot and looks shimmery, add the steak. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until brown, and then flip to the other side and let cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Check the internal temperature. If it is not ready, turn the heat to low and continue to cook until it reaches your preferred doneness. For medium, cook to 135 degrees F. Transfer steak to the plate with chicken and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Put the skillet back onto the heat, increase to medium-high heat, and add another two teaspoons of oil. Add the onions, peppers, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring until they start to soften and brown a bit; about 5 minutes. As the veggies cook, use tongs or a wooden spoon to scrape up bits of chicken, steak, or spices stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- When the peppers and onions are ready, pile them up on one side of the pan. Place the shrimp into the pan and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are firm and opaque throughout; 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate.
- To finish, turn the heat down to low, arrange the vegetables on the bottom of the skillet, stir in tequila, beer or stock, and cook for 1 minute. Take the pan off of the heat. Slice the chicken and steak then arrange the chicken, steak, and shrimp on the peppers and onions. Finish with a generous squeeze of lime.
- Serve the fajitas family style with more lime on the side as well as your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/6 of the recipe, Calories 314, Fat 11.1g, SaturatedFat 2.8g, Cholesterol 161.3mg, Sodium 764.3mg, Carbohydrate 10.2g, Fiber 2.7g, Sugar 4.9g, Protein 42.4g
BEST CHICKEN FAJITAS EVER
Categories Marinade Chicken Kid-Friendly Cinco de Mayo Grill/Barbecue
Yield 6 people
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mince about 1/3 of each of the vegetables. Add chopped cilantro, lime juice, Sazon, fajita seasoning and oil, stir well. Add chicken sliced in strips across the grain, and the rest of the vegetables sliced in strips. Marinate for at least an hour or overnight. Grill. Serve on tortillas.
THE BEST OVEN BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS
Chicken and fajita veggies seasoned and drizzles with olive oil and then baked to perfection on a sheet pan. So much flavor and one of the easiest meals!
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, red onion, and yellow corn on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix vegetables and oil. Push the vegetables to the sides, clearing out a space in the middle. Place the chicken into the cleared out areas of the baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, garlic, salt, ground cumin, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Then whisk in vegetable oil. Spoon the marinade evenly over chicken breasts, coating full surface of one side of the chicken. Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are cooked through. Remove from oven, cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice chicken and serve with tortillas, rice, salsa, sour cream, beans, and cheese.
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