Grilled Chicken Fajitas

These grilled chicken fajitas are chicken breasts and vegetables marinated in a zesty blend of spices, then cooked on the grill to perfection. An easy and delicious dinner option!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Marinating tme 1

Total Time 1 40

Servings

Calories 304kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
⅓ cup lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1¼ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1½ tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 red onion cut into 6 wedges
3 bell peppers halved cored and seeded
tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa for serving

Instructions

Place the olive oil, lime juice, sugar, salt, cumin, garlic, water, smoked paprika, onion powder and chili powder in a gallon sized resealable bag or large bowl.
Whisk until thoroughly combined.
Add the chicken, onions and peppers to the marinade.
Chill for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken, peppers and onions on the grill.
Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, and the peppers and onions for 4-5 minutes per side. Slice the chicken, peppers and onions.
Sprinkle with cilantro, then serve with tortillas and other accompaniments

Notes

This recipe can be prepared on an indoor grill pan, outdoor gas grill or a charcoal grill.
Feel free to use any color bell peppers that you like. Red, orange and yellow peppers are sweeter than green peppers.

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