Best Chipotle Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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CHIPOTLE CHICKEN FAJITAS



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I've had this fajita recipe for three years and my husband and I just love it. Be careful with the chipotle peppers as they can be very hot. I changed it up a little to fit our taste. You may want to adjust the amount to your preference. -Melissa Thomeczek, Hannibal, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
4 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Place the chili sauce, lime juice and chipotle peppers in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer 1/2 cup to a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , Pour remaining marinade into a small bowl; add the vinegar, brown sugar and molasses. Cover and refrigerate., On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and vegetables. Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-16 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, turning occasionally. , Unskewer chicken and vegetables into a large bowl; add 1/2 cup chipotle-molasses mixture and toss to coat. Keep warm., Grill tortillas, uncovered, over medium heat for 45-55 seconds on each side or until warmed. Top with chicken mixture, tomatoes, cheese and remaining chipotle-molasses mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 113g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN FAJITAS



Chipotle Chicken Fajitas image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound (about 6) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut lengthwise into strips about 1-inch wide
1 chipotle en adobo, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium red onion, quartered and sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick
3 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 medium bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, quartered lengthwise, and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
2 teaspoons roughly chopped fresh oregano
6 to 8 flour tortillas, warmed, for serving
Pico de Gallo salsa, optional for serving
Guacamole, optional for serving
Sour cream, optional for serving

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a bowl, add chipotle, and salt and toss until meat is well coated. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When it smokes, add half of chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and, return pan to stove, add 1 more teaspoon of the oil, and repeat with second batch.
  • Add remaining 1 teaspoon of the oil, add onion and garlic and cook until golden and soft, about 2 minutes. Add peppers and cook until softened and golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pan, add broth and cook until sauce is slightly reduced, chicken is cooked through, and peppers are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in oregano, taste, and adjust seasoning, as necessary. Serve immediately over steamed rice or potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 94 milligrams, Sodium 1494 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN FAJITAS



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I got this out of a taste of home cookbook and it really is delicious. You can make it as spicy as you'd like and it won't effect the recipe. I didn't have any chipotle peppers so I used jalapenos and they worked just as well.

Provided by RachelB-KY

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
4 chipotle chiles in adobo
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup molasses
4 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
10 flour tortillas (8 inch work best)
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place the chili sauce, lime juice and chipotle peppers in a food processor; cover and process until blend. Transfer 1/2 cup to a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
  • Pour remaining marinade into a small bowl; add the vinegar, brown sugar and molasses. Cover and refrigerate.
  • On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken, green peppers and onion. Brush with oil; sprinkle salt and pepper. Grill uncovered, over medium heat for 10-16 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally.
  • Unskewer chicken and vegetables into a large bowl; add 1/2 cup chipotle-molasses mixture and toss to coat. Keep warm.
  • Grill tortillas, uncovered, over medium heat for 45-55 seconds on each side or until warmed. Top with chicken mixture, tomatoes, cheese and remaining chipotle-molasses mixture.

GRILLED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN FAJITAS W/COOL LIME SAUCE



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I love fajitas tacos and was thinking about what could I put on a spicy smoky chipotle chicken fajita and then it hit me... a cool lime sauce with sour cream, yogurt, a little lime and sugar. Well, it turned out to be a great contrast to the spicy fajita and really did helps cool it down; however, this is a "spicy hot" one. Make sure you got a nice tall glass of drink before you get started. Love all the flavors this taco brings and I was pleased with the sauce that is tangy and sweet.

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki @pistachyoo

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 22

MARINADE FOR CHICKEN
1 pound(s) chicken breast, sliced for fajitas
1 cup(s) orange juice
1/2 - of a lime juiced
2 tablespoon(s) chipotle sauce
GRILLING CHICKEN
2 tablespoon(s) chipotle sauce
1 teaspoon(s) cumin
1 teaspoon(s) corainder
1 teaspoon(s) salt
COOL LIME SAUCE
3 tablespoon(s) sour cream
1 small container of vanilla yogurt (6 oz.)
1 medium lime, juice and zest
CONDIMENTS FOR FAJITA TACOS
1 package(s) tortilla shells
6 - 8 medium argula, green leaf and/or red leaf lettuce
1 - 2 tablespoon(s) cool lime sauce, drizzled on chicken
1/4 cup(s) cilantro, chopped
1 pound(s) crisp bacon
1/2 cup(s) fresh salsa
2 medium limes, sliced and fresh squeezed

Steps:

  • Prepare your marinade for chicken and then place chicken in the marinade and cover with a lid; then refrigerate for at least an hour. We usually marinate for 4 to 6 hrs. Cook up 4 - 8 slices of crisp bacon. Set aside.
  • Prepare you lime sauce. Mix all the ingredients together.
  • Remove your fajitas from refrigerator. Drain and then place chicken in a bowl with the mixed chipotle sauce, cumin, coriander and salt. Coat the chicken as best as possible. Now, grill your chicken. If sliced fairly thin it should only take 6-8 minutes for chicken to be done. (Don't overcook or they will be dry.)
  • Assemble as you wish.
  • This is the tortilla shells that I used and they are high in fiber and low carb and still very tasty. Got them at WalMart's.

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