Grilled Chicken Fajitas

These Grilled Chicken Fajitas are such an easy meal that the whole family will fall in love with!

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Grilled Chicken Fajitas

These Grilled Chicken Fajitas are such an easy meal that the whole family will fall in love with!

Ingredients :
  • 3 tablespoon s homemade fajita seasoning , divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • For the Fajita Vegetables:
  • 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
  • Assembling the Fajitas:
  • 10-12 flour tortillas
  • Additional condiments of your choice: salsa sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce, cheese, fresh cilantro, fresh lime
Directions :
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the fajita seasoning, lime juice and vegetable oil. Set aside.

  2. 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.

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

  4. 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.

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