Sm Chicken Fajitas
Description
These Sm Chicken Fajitas offer a unique twist on traditional Mexican fare by marinating boneless chicken breast in a zesty blend of soy sauce, orange juice, lemon, ginger, and garlic. The result is tender, flavorful meat that pairs perfectly with crisp-tender sliced onions and peppers. Instead of serving them open-faced, the filling is tucked into trimmed tortillas and pressed in a sandwich maker for a convenient, sealed pocket. This dish delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction in a fun format, ideal for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut chicken breasts into 1/4-inch thick strips.
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In a bowl, combine soy sauce, orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, crushed garlic, and ginger to make the marinade.
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Place chicken strips in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Ensure all pieces are coated.
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Cover and refrigerate the chicken for several hours or overnight to allow flavors to penetrate.
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Drain the chicken well, reserving any excess marinade if desired, or discard it.
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Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add the drained chicken strips, sliced onion, green pepper, and red pepper to the hot oil.
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Stir-fry the mixture until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes.
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Preheat your sandwich maker or panini press according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Trim the curved sides from the flour tortillas to form 5x5 or 6x6 inch squares.
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Brush the outside of each tortilla square lightly with oil.
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Place 4 tortilla squares on the preheated sandwich maker grid, oiled side down.
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Spoon the hot chicken and vegetable mixture into the center of the tortillas, forming a triangle-shaped pocket if using a triangular press, or filling the center for square presses.
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Top with remaining tortilla squares, oiled side up, to create pockets or sandwiches.
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Close the lid of the sandwich maker and cook for 3 minutes, or until the tortillas are heated through, sealed, and lightly browned.
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Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling until all ingredients are used.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 312kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 161mg54%
- Sodium 1400mg59%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 23g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
