Chicken Fajitas

Submitted by gailanng

"A Tex-Mex favorite. Prep time is based on the minimum marinade time. I hope it inspires."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb chicken tenders (or chicken boneless skinless breasts halves cut into uniform strips)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 lime zest
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (go wild and try ancho or chipotle)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, sliced (red or yellow)
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1⁄2 - 1 cup cilantro, chopped (to taste)
• 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

• Toppings

• salsa
• guacamole
• cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• sour cream
• avocado

directions

1. Marinate the chicken in the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper for 30 minutes.
2. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side. (This may, also, be pan grilled; cook through.).
3. Heat the oil in a pan. Saute the onions until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add the peppers; saute until the peppers are tender, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Remove from heat and mix in the cilantro. Top warmed tortilla with chicken, pepper & onion mixture and any topping desired.