Best Stir Fried Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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FAJITA VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Whether you serve this as a side or vegetarian main dish, our recipe for Fajita Vegetable Stir-Fry is easy, delicious and soon to be a family favorite. These veggies are ready in just 20 minutes and so versatile, they can be used in tacos, fajitas or burritos. To make this dish a bit heartier, add chicken, shrimp, or tofu and serve over rice.

Provided by Country Crock®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Country Crock®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread
2 medium red or yellow bell peppers, sliced
1 medium sweet onion, cut into thin wedges
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Melt Country Crock® Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook red peppers and onion until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 5.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

FREEZER BAG CHICKEN FAJITA STIR-FRY



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This Mexican-inspired stir-fry is the perfect quick weekend project: peppers, onions and chicken are tossed with a chili-spiced oil and frozen.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 small flour tortillas, warmed
Guacamole, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds black pepper in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the garlic, peppers and onion and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and let cool completely.
  • Transfer the vegetables with the marinade to a large resealable plastic bag and add the chicken. Squeeze out most of the air and seal, then toss gently to coat the chicken with the marinade. Freeze until ready to use. Let thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before cooking.
  • Pour the chicken, vegetables and marinade into a large skillet and heat over high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the chicken and vegetables among 4 plates. Serve with 3 tortillas each and the guacamole, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges on the side.

EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS



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These Easy Chicken Fajitas are the perfect weeknight meal because they're on the table in about 20 minutes start to finish!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 chicken breasts
1 medium onion
1 lime
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green or orange)
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin (optional)
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Cut onion into slivers & slice peppers.
  • In a separate bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of ½ lime, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, pepper, cumin and salt. Cut chicken into strips and toss with the spice mixture.
  • Preheat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high. Add ½ of the chicken and cook until just cooked, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Set chicken aside and add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Drain onions well (if soaking per note below) and cook 2 minutes. Add in sliced peppers and cook an additional 2 minutes or just until hot. Add chicken back to the pan and stir to combine.
  • Squeeze additional lime overtop and serve over tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"This is a tasty, healthy meal that everyone in my house enjoys!" reports Lori Schlecht of Wimbledon, North Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced celery (1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1/2-in. strips; place in a resealable plastic bag. Add cornstarch and toss to coat. Combine the soy sauce, ginger and garlic powder; add to bag and shake well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm. , Add remaining oil; stir- fry the broccoli, celery, carrots and onion for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add water and bouillon. Return chicken to pan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 14g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN FAJITA STIR-FRY WITH PEPPERS



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Make and share this Chicken Fajita Stir-Fry With Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (4 ounce) chicken breasts, cut in bite size pieces
0.5 (35 g) package fajita seasoning mix (more if you wish)
1/2 cup chicken stock
vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 yellow sweet pepper, sliced in strips
1/2 sweet red pepper, sliced in strips
1/2 green sweet pepper, sliced in strips
1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into bite sized pieces; place in sealable plastic bag.
  • Whisk fajita seasoning into the chicken broth; pour over chicken in plastic bag; shake well and seal tightly , place in fridge to marinate for 30 minutes or more.
  • Veggie spray non stick wok or large frypan; heat to medium hot; pour chicken with marinade into wok, stir fry and cook down to about 1/4 cup of mainade. about 10 minutes.
  • Add sweet peppers and red onion to wok, add salt and pepper, stir fry until almost all of the marinade is gone, (or until the consistancey you prefer), about 10 minutes; we like our veggies tender crisp).
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 74.4, Sodium 451.3, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 26.4

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA STIR-FRY



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Give your picnic extra sizzle with chicken fajitas in the grill basket. Peppers, chilies and Old El Paso salsa lend mucho flavor to this low-fat main dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons chopped (not drained) chipotle chilies in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
8 flour tortillas (6 to 8 inch)
1 medium ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced thinly
Additional Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In large bowl, mix 1/4 cup salsa, the honey, chipotle chilies and chili powder. Add chicken, bell peppers and onion; toss to coat. Place mixture in grill basket (grill "wok").
  • Cover and grill chicken and vegetables over medium heat 15 to 18 minutes, shaking basket or stirring mixture occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Spoon mixture onto center of each tortilla; top with avocado and additional salsa. Roll tortillas around filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Fajita, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

STIR-FRY CHICKEN FAJITAS - WW



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Make and share this Stir-Fry Chicken Fajitas - Ww recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gallopin Gael

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 large red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 large yellow pepper (thinly sliced)
1 large green pepper (thinly sliced)
1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 flour tortillas (fajita size)

Steps:

  • Take oil, lime juice, cumin and cayenne and mix together in a glass bowl. Put chicken in bowl and let it marinade for 1-2 hours.
  • In a wok, heat 1 tablespoon of water until very hot. Add chicken with marinade and stir-fry over high heat until chicken is white throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to plate.
  • Add another 2 tablespoons of water to wok and heat until very hot. Add peppers, onion, garlic; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Return chicken to wok and season with pepper. Toss until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Serve with flour tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream and guacamole.

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