Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas with Grilled Onions
Zesty grilled chicken fajitas marinated in a flavorful blend of cilantro, lime, and spices, served with charred peppers and onions in warm flour tortillas. This Mexican-inspired dish combines tender chicken breast with colorful grilled vegetables for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- •1¼ cups fresh cilantro
- •¾ cup olive oil
- •5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- •2½ teaspoons ground cumin
- •1¼ teaspoons ancho chile powder
- •6 pieces skinless boneless chicken breast halves
- •3 large poblano chiles
- •3 large yellow bell peppers
- •2 whole red onions
- •12 pieces flour tortillas
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Optional toppings: purchased salsas, guacamole, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and chopped serrano chiles Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Puree first 5 ingredients in processor. Season marinade with salt and pepper.
10 min
- 2.
Place chicken in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour 1/3 cup marinade over; turn to coat. Arrange poblanos, bell peppers, and onions on large rimmed baking sheet. Pour 1/2 cup marinade over; turn to coat. Sprinkle chicken and vegetables with salt and pepper. Reserve remaining marinade.
10 min
- 3.
Grill chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Grill vegetables until tender, turning frequently, about 15 minutes for onions and 12 minutes for poblanos and bell peppers. Grill tortillas until charred, about 1 minute per side.
25 min
- 4.
Transfer chicken to work surface; slice crosswise into strips. Fill tortillas with chicken and vegetables; drizzle with reserved marinade. Serve with toppings.
10 min
