Go Back
Print
Recipe Image
Nutrition Label
–
+
servings
Smaller
Normal
Larger
Print
Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas
Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas are loaded with colorful pan seared bell peppers and topped with the perfect vinaigrette. A spectacular and healthy meal that is easy to prep and quick to cook.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
365
kcal
Author
Sherri Hagymas
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
¼
cup
light olive oil
2
garlic cloves
minced
½
cup
cilantro
1
tsp.
cumin
1
tsp.
chili powder
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette:
½
cup
light olive oil
⅔
cup
cilantro
2
garlic cloves
minced
2
tbsp.
honey
2
tbsp.
white vinegar
Juice of 2 limes
Fajitas
3
chicken breasts
cut into strips
3
large colored bell peppers
cut into strips (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 orange or green)
6
Totillas or romaine lettuce leaves
for wrapping
Favorite toppings: like sour cream
avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.
Instructions
Place all ingredients for the vinaigrette in a food processor or blender and blend until emulsified. Refrigerate.
Place the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and blend well.
Pour ½ of the marinade into a bowl or Ziploc bag. Add the chicken to the marinade.
Pour the other half of the marinade into another bag or bowl and add the sliced onion and peppers to it.
Let the chicken marinate for a few hours or overnight. (It is still taste great even if you don't have time to marinade, which was me today)
Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat.
Add the vegetables (without the marinade) to the pan and cook, tossing until the veggies are crisp but golden brown. Remove from pan.
Add the chicken and marinade and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
Toss the veggies back in with the chicken and warm slightly.
Wrap in tortillas or romaine lettuce leaves
Add your toppings
Drizzle with cilantro lime vinaigrette.
ENJOY!!!
Nutrition
Calories:
365
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
49
g
|
Protein:
14
g
|
Fat:
13
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Sodium:
405
mg
|
Potassium:
846
mg
|
Fiber:
13
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
1835
IU
|
Vitamin C:
47.3
mg
|
Calcium:
55
mg
|
Iron:
4.3
mg