These chicken fajitas are a crowd-pleasing favorite that bring bold, smoky flavors to your dinner table. The chicken breasts are marinated in a vibrant mixture of picante sauce, cilantro, garlic, and oil, allowing the spices to penetrate deep into the meat for maximum flavor. Grilled until perfectly charred and juicy, the chicken is sliced into thin strips and served in warm tortillas. Customize your fajitas with classic toppings like diced tomatoes, onions, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese. This dish is perfect for casual weeknight dinners, potlucks, or gatherings where everyone loves to build their own meal. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple, satisfying, and full of fresh, zesty taste.
Susans Chicken Fajitas
Description
These chicken fajitas are a crowd-pleasing favorite that bring bold, smoky flavors to your dinner table. The chicken breasts are marinated in a vibrant mixture of picante sauce, cilantro, garlic, and oil, allowing the spices to penetrate deep into the meat for maximum flavor. Grilled until perfectly charred and juicy, the chicken is sliced into thin strips and served in warm tortillas. Customize your fajitas with classic toppings like diced tomatoes, onions, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese. This dish is perfect for casual weeknight dinners, potlucks, or gatherings where everyone loves to build their own meal. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple, satisfying, and full of fresh, zesty taste.Ingredients
Directions
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Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them in a shallow dish or resealable bag.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the picante sauce, chopped cilantro, chopped tomatoes, garlic salt, oil, and coarsely ground pepper.
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Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, but no more than 6 hours.
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Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
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Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard used marinade.
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Grill the chicken for about 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ðF (74ðC) and no pink remains. Do not overcook.
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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
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Warm the tortillas. Assemble fajitas by placing chicken strips in tortillas and topping with diced onions, tomatoes, sliced olives, guacamole, sour cream, grated cheese, and additional salsa as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 598.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23.3g36%
- Saturated Fat 6.3g32%
- Cholesterol 278.4mg93%
- Sodium 257.5mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 90.5g181%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Marinating time is crucial for flavor. Do not marinate for more than 6 hours as the acidity in the salsa can begin to break down the texture of the chicken, making it mushy.
For a quicker version, you can pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating, which reduces cooking time and ensures even cooking.
If you do not have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little extra oil.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of water or salsa to keep the chicken moist.
Adjust the heat level by choosing a mild, medium, or hot picante sauce/salsa based on your preference.
