Chili's Fajitas
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These fajitas are a step up from the standard version, featuring a more complex marinade and a quick homemade pico de gallo. The addition of a charred onion and pepper flavor adds depth.
1.5 lbs
Chicken thighs-boneless, skinless
3 tbsp
Olive oil
2 tbsp
Lime juice-freshly squeezed
2 tbsp
Orange juice-freshly squeezed
1.5 tbsp
Chili powder
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Standard
Upgraded
Elevated
These fajitas are a step up from the standard version, featuring a more complex marinade and a quick homemade pico de gallo. The addition of a charred onion and pepper flavor adds depth.
🍳 Start Cooking
Instructions
Ingredients
Notes
Instructions
In a bowl, combine all Marinade ingredients.
Add Chicken to the Marinade and ensure it is well coated. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
Prepare Pico de Gallo by combining all Pico de Gallo ingredients in a bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
Add marinated Chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through.
Remove Chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add Vegetables to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly charred and tender-crisp.
Slice the cooked Chicken into strips.
Return the Chicken to the skillet with the Vegetables and toss to combine.
Warm tortillas according to package directions.
Serve Chicken and Vegetable mixture in warm tortillas with Pico de Gallo, Sour cream, and Shredded cheese.
1.5 lbs
680 g
Chicken thighs-boneless, skinless
3 tbsp
45 mL
Olive oil
2 tbsp
30 mL
Lime juice-freshly squeezed
2 tbsp
30 mL
Orange juice-freshly squeezed
1.5 tbsp
22.5 mL
Chili powder
1.5 tsp
7.5 mL
Cumin
1 tsp
5 mL
Smoked paprika
1 tsp
5 mL
Garlic-minced
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Oregano-dried
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Salt
1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Black pepper
1
150 g
Red bell pepper-sliced
1
150 g
Green bell pepper-sliced
1
100 g
Yellow onion-sliced
2
2
Roma tomatoes-diced
1/2
75 g
White onion-finely diced
1
1
Jalapeño-seeded and minced
2 tbsp
30 mL
Cilantro-chopped
1 tbsp
15 mL
Lime juice-freshly squeezed
8
8
Flour tortillas
To taste
To taste
Sour cream
To taste
To taste
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Equipment
Large skillet
Mixing bowl
Cutting board
Knife
1.5 lbs
680 g
Chicken thighs-boneless, skinless
3 tbsp
45 mL
Olive oil
2 tbsp
30 mL
Lime juice-freshly squeezed
2 tbsp
30 mL
Orange juice-freshly squeezed
1.5 tbsp
22.5 mL
Chili powder
1.5 tsp
7.5 mL
Cumin
1 tsp
5 mL
Smoked paprika
1 tsp
5 mL
Garlic-minced
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Oregano-dried
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Salt
1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Black pepper
1
150 g
Red bell pepper-sliced
1
150 g
Green bell pepper-sliced
1
100 g
Yellow onion-sliced
2
2
Roma tomatoes-diced
1/2
75 g
White onion-finely diced
1
1
Jalapeño-seeded and minced
2 tbsp
30 mL
Cilantro-chopped
1 tbsp
15 mL
Lime juice-freshly squeezed
8
8
Flour tortillas
To taste
To taste
Sour cream
To taste
To taste
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
In a bowl, combine all Marinade ingredients.
Add Chicken to the Marinade and ensure it is well coated. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
Prepare Pico de Gallo by combining all Pico de Gallo ingredients in a bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
Add marinated Chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through.
Remove Chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add Vegetables to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly charred and tender-crisp.
Slice the cooked Chicken into strips.
Return the Chicken to the skillet with the Vegetables and toss to combine.
Warm tortillas according to package directions.
Serve Chicken and Vegetable mixture in warm tortillas with Pico de Gallo, Sour cream, and Shredded cheese.
Nutrition per serving
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