Grilled Chicken Fajita Recipe

My Grilled Chicken Fajitas are a simple and healthy meal that you can have ready in under 30 minutes and make for the perfect weeknight meal.

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Grilled Chicken Fajita Recipe

My Grilled Chicken Fajitas are a simple and healthy meal that you can have ready in under 30 minutes and make for the perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients :
  • 10-12 flour tortillas
  • Additional condiments of your choice: salsa sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce, cheese, fresh cilantro, fresh lime
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 bell peppers , cut into thin slices
  • 1 sweet onion , cut into thin slices
  • 1 teaspoon homemade fajita seasoning
  • 1 fresh lime , cut into wedges for spritzing
  • 3 tablespoon s homemade fajita seasoning , divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Directions :
  1. For the Grilled Fajita Chicken:

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the fajita seasoning, lime juice and vegetable oil. Set aside.

  3. Using a meat tenderizer, pound into uniform thickness, approximately 1/2 inch. Add the chicken to the marinade. Cover and chill for 1-12 hours.

  4. Heat the grill to medium-high heat, clean and oil the grates.

  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the leftover marinade, and add the chicken to indirect heat on the grill. Cook for 7-8 minutes on each side. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken. Internal temperature should be 165°F. Continue to flip every 2-3 minutes until it reaches the desired temperature. Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

  6. Slice chicken against the grain into thin strips. Set aside.

  7. For the Fajita Vegetables:

  8. If preparing the vegetables indoors, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the cut bell peppers and onion. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until vegetables are soft. Toss with the fajita seasoning and spritz with fresh lime wedges.

  9. If preparing the vegetables on the grill, use a grill basket. Toss the vegetables in the vegetable oil and then add to the basket. Toss every 2-3 minutes to get evenly cooked until soft, but still snappy. Remove and toss in the fajita seasoning and fresh lime.

  10. Top each tortilla with a few slices of chicken, vegetables and top with your favorite fajitas toppings.