Best Chicken Fajitas With Crunchy Lime Cabbage And Avocado Recipes

CHILI-LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS

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I like to use my cast-iron skillet for this lime chicken fajitas recipe because it gives the dark sear that flavors the fajitas. If you don't have cast iron, a different pan will work just fine. We go pretty simple with our fajita toppings: lime wedges, cheese and a little sour cream, but you can add anything that you wish. -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large sweet red pepper and large green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
16 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Lime wedges
Optional: sour cream, chopped cilantro

Steps:

In a bowl or shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, zest, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and pepper. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. , Season chicken with salt. In a 12-in. cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; cook and stir until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onions, remaining lime juice and remaining garlic powder; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Serve with tortillas and lime wedges. If desired, top with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS

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This is one of the best fajita recipes I've ever tasted. The hint of lime gives these a really great fresh taste. Best served on fresh tortillas.

Provided by The Homemaking Help

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/2 green pepper, sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Combine lime, garlic, cumin and coriander. Pour over chicken strips and toss. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in large pan. Add green pepper and onion. Cook about 5 minutes until soft, and remove from pan. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in pan, and add chicken strips. Stir occasionally, and let cook through about 10 minutes. Add green pepper and onion and combine well. Place mixture on tortillas and top with cheese and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.7, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 47, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 15.4