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chicken fajitas

(1 rating)
hockeylover avatar
Recipe by
Sherry B
@hockeylover
Tampa, FL

These are the tastiest fajitas I've ever made - as good if not better than some Mexican restaurants. You can use this marinade with beef flank steak as well.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For chicken fajitas

  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 c
    italian dressing
  • 4
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1
    red or green pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1
    sweet onion, sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder

How To Make chicken fajitas

  • 1
    Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness between two pieces of saran wrap. Whisk together first 7 ingredients. Place chicken in a large ziplock bag and pour marinade in and seal. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • 2
    Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium heat (300° to 350°) about 15 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Cut into strips.
  • 3
    While the chicken is cooking, heat vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add pepper and onion, sprinkle with garlic and onion powders, and sauté until tender.
  • 4
    Place chicken, pepper and onion on a hot platter. Serve in tortillas with desired toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa, and lettuce.
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