Marinated Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE



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This is a great chicken fajita marinade!

Provided by Olivia

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup beer
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt to taste

Steps:

  • To prepare the marinade, stir together beer, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cilantro, cumin, and salt; mix well.
  • To use marinade, pour into a resealable plastic bag, add up to 1 1/2 pounds of chicken breast, and mix until chicken is well coated. Marinate for 1 to 3 hours in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 29.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS



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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

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 breasts, 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
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

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

MARINATED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Great flavor combination! EASY!!! The prep time actually combines the marinating time and the prep time.

Provided by yumyumum

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 fajitas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 large onion, sliced
2 large bell peppers, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup salsa
8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken breast into strips.
  • Mix onions, peppers, olive oil, lime juice, garlic and salsa.
  • Add chicken and marinate 2-12 hours.
  • Broil or pan fry all together until chicken is done.
  • Divide among tortillas.
  • Top with extra salsa, shredded cheese, lettuce -- however you like.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 809.1, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.3, Protein 31.1

EASY CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE



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This is a simple fajita marinade that has been bounced around in my family for at least 15 years. It's simple, tasty, easily altered for a twist on the taste, and can be easily prepared in under 15 minutes. Serve with other fajita elements and enjoy! Some ideas: sauteed green bell pepper with white or yellow onions, jalapeno slaw, homemade salsa (tomato or mango), etc.

Provided by jmcdaneld

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Whisk vegetable oil, chili powder, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl to make a marinade. Place chicken strips into a large resealable plastic bag; pour marinade over chicken. Knead bag to coat chicken with marinade. Squeeze out air, seal bag, and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken strips from marinade; discard used marinade.
  • Grill chicken on preheated grill until browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 10 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 74.3 mg, Sugar 4 g

MARINATED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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For zippy meal, give Eleanor Martens' stir-fry idea a try. "It's quick and easy," she confirms from Rosenort, Manitoba.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 each medium green , sweet red and yellow pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 small onions, cut into 1/2-inch strips
12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
6 tablespoons salsa

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside 2 tablespoons. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, peppers and onions. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken and vegetables in reserved marinade for 3-4 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Spoon onto tortillas. Top with sour cream and salsa. Roll up.

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EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Delicious and easy chicken fajitas. Serve with preferred toppings such as black beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, rice, salsa, etc.

Provided by Suzie Clymer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more as needed
1 onion, cut into strips
1 bell pepper, cut into strips, or more to taste
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
¼ cup water, or more to taste
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (such as Old El Paso®), or more to taste
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables to a plate.
  • Add chicken to the skillet, adding more oil if needed. Saute until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Add water and taco seasoning; stir until seasoning dissolves. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken and stick to chicken, and chicken is fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve chicken and vegetables on tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 767 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

TANGY CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE



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Marinated chicken fajitas that are full of flavor and so easy to make.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
1 onion (thinly sliced)
1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
1/2 cup lime juice
2 (0.7 ounce) pkg. dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
2 Tablespoons olive oil
12 flour tortillas
Sour cream - optional topping
Cilantro - optional topping
Salsa - optional topping

Steps:

  • Place cubed chicken, sliced onion and sliced green pepper in a gallon-sized resealable bag.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, lime juice and salad dressing mix.
  • Pour over chicken and vegetables and seal bag.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • After chicken and vegetables have marinated, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute until vegetables are soft and chicken is cooked through. Serve chicken and vegetables in tortillas and top with sour cream, cilantro and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 726 kcal, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 752 mg, Carbohydrate 84 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 11 mg

FAJITA MARINADE



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A great fajita marinade for chicken or beef! This is intended to be enough to marinate 4 chicken breasts.

Provided by Kitkat

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup olive oil
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon beef bouillon paste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch onion powder

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, olive oil, water, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chili powder, beef bouillon paste, cumin, oregano, pepper, and onion powder together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 182.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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