Chicken Fajitas II
Description: 🌮🍗 Make and share this zesty and flavorful Chicken Fajitas II recipe, perfect for a quick and delicious Mexican-inspired meal, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com.
Recipe Category: 🐔 Chicken Breast
Keywords: 🍗🦃🥩🇲🇽🍽️
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lime juice | 1/4 cup |
| Dijon mustard | 2 tbsp |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Chicken breasts | 4 |
| Olive oil | 1 1/4 tbsp |
| Flour tortillas | 4 |
| Romaine lettuce | 16 leaves |
| Onion | 1 |
| Salt | to taste |
| Fresh cilantro | 1/4 cup |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 392.6
- Fat Content: 18.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4g
- Cholesterol Content: 45.4mg
- Sodium Content: 592mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 36g
- Fiber Content: 3.6g
- Sugar Content: 2.9g
- Protein Content: 20.9g
Servings: 8
Total Time: 43 minutes
Preparation Time: 0 minutes
Cooking Time: 43 minutes
Instructions:
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Marinate the Chicken:
- In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
- Whisk in olive oil until the marinade is well mixed.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
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Prepare the Salsa:
- In another medium bowl, combine diced jalapenos, minced garlic, chopped onion, diced tomato, salt, and chopped cilantro.
- Mix well to incorporate all the flavors.
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Grill or Broil the Chicken:
- Preheat your grill or broiler.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and discard any excess marinade.
- Grill or broil the chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through the cooking time, until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
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Warm the Tortillas:
- While the chicken is cooking, wrap the flour tortillas in foil and place them in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for about 5 minutes, or until they are warmed through.
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Assemble the Fajitas:
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place a generous portion of sliced chicken on each warmed tortilla.
- Top with the prepared salsa, shredded romaine lettuce, and any additional toppings such as guacamole if desired.
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Serve:
- Fold up the bottom edge of each tortilla, then fold in the sides to enclose the filling.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy your delicious Chicken Fajitas II with your favorite side dishes or condiments.
Tips:
- You can customize your Chicken Fajitas II by adding toppings such as sour cream, grated cheese, or sliced avocado.
- For a spicier kick, you can add more diced jalapenos or a splash of hot sauce to the salsa.
- If you don’t have a grill or broiler, you can also cook the chicken in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat for similar results.
- Make sure to slice the chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Enjoy your flavorful and satisfying Chicken Fajitas II! 🌶️🥑🍅
