CINNAMON AND LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS

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Spicy, addictive, easy to make - you can't stop eating these! The potato puts it over the top! Well worth the time. Serve with salsa, cheese, cilantro, and sour cream. Great with beans and rice!

Provided by LYSSYLOO

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
salt and pepper to taste
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
¼ cup canola oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno peppers
1 lime, juiced
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with about 1/2 the oil, and season with salt. Bake 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until tender.
  • Meanwhile, season chicken with cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a separate baking dish, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Cool and shred.
  • Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute onion and garlic until tender. Mix in shredded chicken, jalapeno, and lime juice. Cook until heated through.
  • Serve the chicken and potatoes in warmed tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1234 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Dhors Parajes
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I'm always looking for new fajita recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint! The cinnamon and lime marinade gave the chicken a really delicious flavor.


Chris Salvatore
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These fajitas were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the cinnamon and lime marinade.


Hira G
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I thought these fajitas were just okay. The cinnamon and lime flavor combination was interesting, but I didn't think it was anything special.


Nanak sahin
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These fajitas were easy to make and they turned out delicious! I loved the combination of cinnamon and lime. It was a nice change from the usual fajita seasonings.


A Hadi
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I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon, but I thought these fajitas were still really good. The lime helped to balance out the sweetness of the cinnamon.


annika c
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Overall, I thought these fajitas were really good! The cinnamon and lime marinade gave the chicken a really nice flavor. I would definitely make them again.


Anas Adawe
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These fajitas were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I might try using less cinnamon next time.


Musa Ibrahim
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I love the idea of using cinnamon and lime in fajitas! It's such a unique and unexpected flavor combination.


Harem Chamchamali
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These fajitas were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Something is wrong
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I'm always looking for new and interesting fajita recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The cinnamon and lime marinade gives the chicken a really unique and delicious flavor.


Tahir rehman
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These fajitas were a big hit with my family! The kids loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the chicken.


Gregory Tobias
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I thought the cinnamon and lime flavor combination was a little too strong for my taste. I might try using less cinnamon next time.


AKIHOLA Latoundji
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These fajitas were easy to make and turned out delicious! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and they were so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Shopno Saya
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I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked these fajitas. The lime really balanced out the sweetness of the cinnamon.


Mohamed Morsy
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These fajitas were a great way to change up our usual taco night. The cinnamon and lime gave them a really nice twist.


LOL
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I love the combination of cinnamon and lime in these fajitas! It's so unique and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mr Kolixa
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The cinnamon and lime marinade gave the chicken a really nice flavor, but I thought the chicken was a little dry. Next time I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time.


Hunter Prabadda
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These fajitas were easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the marinade. I served them with grilled vegetables and they were delicious!


Merry Queen
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I made these fajitas for a party last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The cinnamon and lime gave the chicken a really nice sweetness and tanginess.


Rouf Rojer
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These fajitas were AMAZING! The flavors of the cinnamon and lime were a perfect combination, and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making these again soon!


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