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.

6 servings
55 min

Ingredients

  • cups fresh cilantro
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • teaspoons ground cumin
  • 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. 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. 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. 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. 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