**Fajitas: A Sizzling Fiesta of Flavors**
Fajitas, a beloved dish of Mexican cuisine, burst with a symphony of flavors, captivating taste buds with their smoky aroma and tantalizing taste. Typically made with grilled meat, fajitas are an explosion of juicy tenderness, with succulent pieces of chicken, beef, or shrimp taking center stage. The meat is marinated in a zesty blend of spices, herbs, and citrus, infusing each bite with a burst of bold and vibrant flavors. Served sizzling hot on a bed of soft tortillas, fajitas are accompanied by a colorful array of toppings, allowing diners to craft their own culinary masterpiece. From the bright acidity of pico de gallo to the creamy indulgence of guacamole, the tangy bite of salsa to the freshness of sliced avocado, each topping adds a unique dimension to this delectable dish. Fajitas are a culinary adventure that promises an unforgettable and satisfying dining experience. This article presents a collection of mouthwatering fajita recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico.
FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS
This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF FAJITAS
This yummy steak filling is sure to tingle your taste buds. It's easy to make ahead and when ready, it cooks quickly for a filling meal. Optional: serve with shredded lettuce or any condiments of your choice.
Provided by CookingQueen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add steak strips, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef in hot skillet until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve cooked beef with tortillas, salsa and Mexican cheese blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1450.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
FANTASTIC BEEF FAJITAS
The first time I made these, my family couldn't get enough, so the next time I made a double batch. This is a favorite for me because it comes together so fast. It would be great for entertaining, too. -Marla Brenneman, Goshen, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large resealable bag, combine marinade ingredients; add beef. Seal and refrigerate for 3-6 hours or overnight, turning several times. , Discard marinade. In a skillet, saute onion and pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove from pan. Pat steak strips dry with paper towels. Add remaining oil and saute meat until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Return vegetables to pan and heat through. , To assemble, place a spoonful of meat and vegetable mixture on a warmed tortilla and top with avocado, salsa and sour cream. Roll tortilla around filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 38g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
HOMEMADE CHICKEN FAJITAS
Making homemade fajita seasoning is a lot easier than you might think, and you probably already have the ingredients in your spice cabinet. Simply combine a mixture of chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and voila, you're ready to make fajitas. Brighten up this dish with a mixture of red, orange, yellow, and green peppers. Top with your favorite garnishes. We use sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Provided by Mark A. Sheeler
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder for fajita seasoning together in a small bowl.
- Trim chicken of any excess fat and place in a large, lidded bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with about 3/4 of the fajita seasoning. Toss, adding more oil if necessary, until coated. Poke chicken with a knife to allow penetration of seasoning and oil. Place the lid on the bowl and shake until chicken is thoroughly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator, shaking every couple of hours, for 4 to 6 hours.
- Remove the marinating bowl from the refrigerator and let sit on the counter until chicken is room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make 2 stacks of 4 tortillas, and wrap each one in aluminum foil.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onion. Stir in remaining fajita seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
- While vegetables are cooking, place tortillas in the oven to warm. At the same time, grill chicken, turning halfway through, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- To assemble fajitas, fill warmed tortillas with chicken, peppers, and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1099.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
STEAK (OR CHICKEN) FAJITAS
These are so quick and tasty. You can use strips of boneless chicken breast instead of the beef. Feel free to double the marinade. The flavor is so great for such a short marination time. You can can do them up ahead of time and have the meat sit longer if you wish.
Provided by Rhonda J
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 8 fajitas, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Slice steak into thin strips.
- In bowl, mix together 1 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, hot pepper flakes, black pepper & salt.
- Add beef strips and stir to coat, set aside.
- Wrap tortillas in foil and place in 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
- Cut onions in half lengthwise and slice into strips, cut your peppers into strips.
- In large non stick skillet over medium high heat, heat remaining tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add onions & peppers stirring for 3-4 minutes, until softened; transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Add beef to skillet, cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes or until they lose their red color.
- Return onions and peppers to skillet; stir for about one minute.
- To serve, spoon a portion of the beef mixture down the centre of each tortilla, top with your desired toppings , fold bottom of tortilla up over filling, fold the sides in, overlapping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 340.7, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2, Protein 2.9
MEXICAN STEAK FAJITAS
In my Mexican steak fajitas recipe, tender strips of sirloin pick up plenty of spicy flavor from a marinade seasoned with cayenne pepper and cumin. This colorful dish is speedy and satisfying. -Shirley Hilger, Lincoln, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the orange juice, vinegar, garlic and seasonings; add the beef. Turn to coat; set aside. In a skillet, saute onion and peppers in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove and set aside., Drain and discard marinade. In the same skillet, cook beef in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until it reaches desired doneness, 2-4 minutes. Return vegetables to pan; heat through. Spoon meat and vegetables onto tortillas. If desired, top with cheese and serve with picante sauce and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
STEAK FAJITAS
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stir together the sugar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small mixing bowl to make the dry rub for the steak.
- Put the steak on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Rub both sides generously with the spice rub. Allow the steak to come up to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables.
- Place a grill pan over medium-high heat and allow the pan to heat for 5 minutes.
- Put the bell peppers and onions in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Spread the vegetables out over the hot grill pan. Cook, tossing occasionally, until caramelized and softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Put the grilled vegetables on a serving platter and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- To cook the steak, brush the hot grill pan with the vegetable oil. Place the steak on the grill and cook for 3 minutes. Flip the steak over and cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Slice the steak into thin strips, against the grain of the meat. Layer the steak over the warm vegetables and sprinkle with the cilantro leaves. Serve with shredded iceberg lettuce, sour cream and warm tortillas.
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, boneless, skinless chicken breast, taco seasoning, garlic, lime, canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, flour tortilla, cheese, sour cream, guacamole
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add half of the sliced peppers and onions to your slow cooker.
- Layer the chicken and coat all sides with taco seasoning.
- Top with garlic, the juice from one lime, and tomatoes (be sure to drain).
- Add the remaining peppers and onions, cover and any remaining lime juice.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken and cut/shred into slices (chicken left longer will tend to shred more - cook to your preference).
- Return the sliced chicken to the slow cooker to marinate in the juices for about 10 more minutes (on LOW) until ready to serve.
- NOTE: If you find that there is too much liquid, you can remove till there is a desired amount before serving.
- Assemble Fajitas to your liking - we recommend topping with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 4 grams
STEAK FAJITAS
Beef fajitas are delicious served with a lot of condiments on the side. My favorites are guacamole, extra cilantro, and beans and rice!
Provided by Becky
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the lime juice, ground pepper and cilantro in a shallow dish. Place steak strips into the marinade and refrigerate for two to four hours.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak strips, and fry until cooked to your liking. Remove meat and set aside.
- Add remaining oil and onions to the skillet. Cook over medium low heat, until translucent, stir in green peppers and steak. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the top and stir. When the green bell peppers are just tender remove the pan from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the steak fajitas with tortillas and lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.1 calories, Carbohydrate 103.9 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1181.6 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
FAJITAS
Tyler Florence's Fajitas recipe from Food Network features chipotle-marinated skirt steak, juicy peppers, onions, guacamole and warm flour tortillas.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the marinade: In a small 2 cup measuring cup, or something similar size and shape, combine all the marinade ingredients. Using an immersion blender, puree the marinade until smooth. Transfer to a re-sealable plastic bag and add the steak, seal and shake to coat. Refrigerate the beef for 2 to 4 hours to tenderize and flavor the beef.
- Preheat a ridged grill pan on high heat.
- Drain the marinade from the beef. Lightly oil the grill or grill pan. Season liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill the steak over medium-high heat and cook for 4 minutes on each side and then transfer to a cutting board and let rest. Depending on the size of your grill pan you may need to cook in batches.
- For the fajitas: Once the beef is off the grill pan and resting, add the bell peppers and onions tossed with lime juice and olive oil, if using. Grill the mixture for 7 to 8 minutes until the vegetables are just barely limp.
- While the peppers and onions are cooking, heat up the tortillas. Turn any free burners on a medium low flame. Place a tortilla on each flame and let it char about 30 seconds to 1 minute, flip the tortilla and repeat on the second side. Once heated and charred remove the tortilla to a clean tea towel and wrap to keep warm. Repeat until you have warmed all of your tortillas.
- You can also heat your tortillas in a microwave, lightly dampen a tea towel with some water, wrap the tortillas in the damp towel and heat in the microwave for about 1 minute. Check to see if they are warm, if not repeat the heating at 1 minute intervals until they are warm and pliable.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain on a diagonal.
- To serve: Spread some guacamole on a tortilla, top with a few slices of steak, peppers and onions, and salsa. Roll up the tortilla to enclose the filling.
- May also be served with sour cream and shredded cheese.
- Halve and pit the avocados. With a tablespoon, scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork, leaving them still a bit chunky. Add all of the rest of the ingredients, and fold everything together.
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole so it doesn't brown and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS
Mouthwatering grilled chicken fajitas with a little zing. Serve on a bed of mixed lettuces with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, if desired.
Provided by mikeandmelody
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, and fajita seasoning together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cut bell peppers in half and discard the inner membranes and seeds.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place chicken and peppers (cut-sides down) on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, and peppers have nice grill marks on them, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Cut peppers and chicken into strips and serve on tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 624.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS
Delicious and easy chicken fajitas. Serve with preferred toppings such as black beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, rice, salsa, etc.
Provided by Suzie Clymer
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables to a plate.
- Add chicken to the skillet, adding more oil if needed. Saute until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Add water and taco seasoning; stir until seasoning dissolves. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken and stick to chicken, and chicken is fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve chicken and vegetables on tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 767 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS
Easy and delicious oven-baked chicken fajitas.
Provided by Dan Wentzel
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican Main Dishes Fajita Recipes Chicken
Time 59m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread red bell peppers and onion in the baking dish.
- Coat chicken strips with a few pinches of the fajita seasoning mix. Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir seasoned chicken until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- Place chicken in the baking dish with bell peppers and onion; top with remaining fajita seasoning mix and vegetable oil. Stir until chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through baking, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
- Spoon chicken mixture into each tortilla and top with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 410.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SLOW COOKER FAJITAS
"I love fajitas like they serve in Mexican restaurants, but when I prepared them at home, the meat was always chewy," explains Katie Urso of Seneca, Illinois. "Then I tried this recipe in my slow cooker, and my husband and I savored every last bite. Fresh cilantro gives these fajitas the extra punch that makes them taste truly authentic."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place peppers and onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with beef. Combine water, vinegar, lime juice and seasonings; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Using a slotted spoon, place about 3/4 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with salsa, cheese and cilantro; roll up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED BEEF FAJITAS
Lime-and-cumin steaks are grilled alongside a foil pouch of peppers and onions and served with warm tortillas.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat a grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates with vegetable oil. Toss the garlic, onions, poblanos and bell peppers with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and spread onto a 20-inch-long piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bring the 2 sides together and fold over twice to seal. Bring the ends of the foil in and up and seal. Set aside.
- Stack the tortillas and wrap in a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Set aside.
- Toss the pieces of skirt steak with the lime juice in a medium bowl and then sprinkle with the cumin, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Place the steak and the vegetable packet on the grill. Cook the steak, flipping once, until the meat is cooked to medium, 7 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness. Cook the vegetable packet, flipping over once, until the vegetables are soft and lightly charred, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. While the steak is resting, place the tortilla packet on the grill and cook, flipping once, until just warmed and pliable, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Thinly slice the steak and place on a large platter. Open the vegetable foil packet (being careful of steam), toss with the chopped cilantro and place next to the steak on the serving platter. Place the lime wedges, whole cilantro leaves, sour cream and pickled jalapenos on the side for topping the fajitas. Serve with the warm tortillas.
EASY FLANK STEAK FAJITAS
Marinated steak strips and flavorful veggies make a delicious fajita filling--perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 1h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Add lime juice, vegetable oil, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper to the steak in bag. Seal bag; turn to coat steak.
- Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Drain meat; discard marinade. Center meat on a sheet (12x18 inches) of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Center sweet peppers, onion, and garlic on another sheet (12x18 inches) of heavy duty aluminum foil. Repeat steps above to make another foil packet.
- Wrap tortillas tightly in heavy duty aluminum foil.
- Bake meat and vegetable foil packets 30 to 35 minutes or until meat is desired doneness (145 degrees F for medium rare) and vegetables are tender, adding tortillas to the oven for the last 10 minutes of baking or until heated through.
- Open packets carefully by cutting along top fold with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape; then open top of foil packet. Thinly slice the meat.
- Fill warm tortillas with meat and pepper mixture to serve. If desired, top with guacamole, salsa, and/or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 756.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
SLOW COOKER STEAK FAJITAS
These slow cooker fajitas will melt in your mouth, the steak always comes out soft and tasty! Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and/or salsa. Sour cream helps if the spice is too strong.
Provided by Miguel Ruiz
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut flank steak into 6 equal portions and place in a slow cooker. Add tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt.
- Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or on High for 4 to 6 hours, until steak is fall-apart-tender.
- Remove steak and shred. Return to slow cooker.
- Serve hot with tortillas and shredded cheese, allowing everyone to make their own fajita.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.9 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1050.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN FAJITAS
When we're in the mood for Mexican food, I'll reach for this recipe. Much of the meal can be prepared in advance, so I can avoid the last-minute rush at dinnertime.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a glass bowl or resealable plastic bag, mix first eight ingredients. Add chicken; toss to coat. Cover or close bag and refrigerate for 4 hours. Drain, discarding marinade. , Saute chicken in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until juices run clear. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken down the center of each tortilla. , Top with lettuce, cheese, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce. Fold in sides of tortilla and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS
I can't remember when or where I found this oven-baked fajitas recipe, but I've used it nearly every week since. We like it with hot sauce for added spice. -Amy Trinkle, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the chicken, tomatoes, onion and peppers. Combine the oil, chili powder, cumin and salt. Drizzle over chicken mixture; toss to coat. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Spoon onto tortillas; fold or roll tortillas to serve. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
GRILLED STEAK FAJITAS
Easy grilled steak fajitas. Very delicious! You can add sour cream, tomatoes, or anything you like if you want to.
Provided by Jamesmit
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat both sides of the flank steak with 1 tablespoon each salt and pepper, pressing into the steak. Place in a large freezer bag. Cut both limes in half and squeeze juice into the bag; add chili powder. Make sure all is mixed well and remove the air from the bag. Place in a refrigerator and marinate for about 3 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Season bell pepper and red onion with salt and pepper. Place in a grill pan and set aside.
- Put black beans in a small pot on the stove over medium heat to heat through.
- Cook steak on the preheated grill until browned on one side, 5 to 7 minutes. Spray vegetables with cooking spray and place them on the grill. Cook until vegetables begin to caramelize, turning often so they don't burn, and steak is beginning to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness. Remove steak and vegetables from the grill.
- Slice steak into thin strips. Place beans, steak, vegetables, and Mexican cheese onto the tortillas and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 57.4 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 2080.1 mg, Sugar 3 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of meat: Skirt steak or flank steak are traditional choices for fajitas, but you can also use hanger steak, top sirloin, or even chicken or shrimp.
- Slice the meat thinly: This will help it cook quickly and evenly.
- Marinate the meat: Marinating the meat in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and liquids will help tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
- Cook the meat over high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the meat while keeping the inside tender.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the meat will not cook evenly.
- Serve the fajitas immediately: Fajitas are best served hot, so make sure to have all of your toppings and sides ready before you start cooking.
Conclusion:
Fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious fajita feast on the table in no time.
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