Best 9 Steak Or Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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**Sizzling, succulent fajitas, a delightful dance of flavors, await your culinary exploration in this comprehensive guide. Embark on a journey of taste with our curated collection of mouthwatering steak and chicken fajita recipes. From the classic grilled fajitas to the tantalizingly unique skillet and oven-baked variations, we've got you covered. Discover the art of creating flavorful marinades, perfectly cooked proteins, and an array of vibrant toppings that will transform your fajita nights into extraordinary culinary experiences.**

**Indulge in the classic art of grilled steak fajitas, where tender strips of marinated flank steak meet the smoky embrace of the grill. Witness the transformation of ordinary chicken breasts into succulent fajita masterpieces with our selection of tantalizing marinades. Explore the convenience of skillet fajitas, a one-pan wonder that brings sizzling fajitas to your table in minutes. And for those seeking a healthier alternative, oven-baked fajitas offer a guilt-free indulgence without compromising on taste. With our diverse selection of recipes, every fajita enthusiast will find their perfect match.**

**But the journey doesn't end there. We delve into the secrets of creating the perfect fajita accompaniments. Discover the art of making flavorful and versatile fajita seasoning, an essential component that elevates the taste of your fajitas. Learn how to prepare a classic pico de gallo, a refreshing salsa that adds a vibrant touch to every bite. Guacamole, with its creamy avocado goodness, is a must-have companion for any fajita feast. And don't forget the importance of warm tortillas, the perfect canvas for your fajita creations.**

**Whether you're a seasoned fajita aficionado or a curious culinary adventurer, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create unforgettable fajita experiences. So gather your ingredients, fire up your grill or skillet, and let the sizzling symphony of flavors begin. Your taste buds will thank you for it.**

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THE BEST CHICKEN OR STEAK FAJITAS



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If you've only ever made fajitas with the store-bought seasoning packet, this homemade fajita marinade will knock your socks off. This is truly one of our favorite meals!

Provided by Our Best Bites

Number Of Ingredients 23

1-1 1/2 pounds chicken (boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs) or steak (sirloin or flank steak)
2-3 red, orange, and/or yellow bell peppers, halved (or use a few handfuls of baby peppers)
1 large onion, sliced into 1/2″ thick slices
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1-2 teaspoons liquid smoke (see note)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder or chipotle chili powder (chipotle chili powder will have heat and smoke)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
tortillas
sour cream
green onions
cilantro
diced tomatoes, salsa, or pico de gallo
diced avocados or guacamole
black beans
shredded cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and whisk well. Reserve 3-4 tablespoons of marinade for later use.
  • Place meat in a Ziploc bag or shallow dish. Place vegetables in another.
  • With remaining marinade, add a splash to the vegetables (enough for a light coating) and the remaining to the meat. Marinate for 4-6 hours and up to overnight.

STEAK FAJITAS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound skirt steak
3 multi-colored bell peppers, cut into thick strips
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
Iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup sour cream
8 small flour tortillas, warm

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.

CHICKEN AND STEAK FAJITAS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large limes, zested and juiced
1/4 cup agave nectar or 3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
2 large boneless and skinless chicken thighs
1 (12 to 16-ounce) skirt or flank steak
Serving suggestion: corn or flour tortillas, warmed, see Cook's Note.
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large limes, zested and juiced
1/4 cup agave nectar or 3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
2 large boneless and skinless chicken thighs
1 (12 to 16-ounce) skirt or flank steak
Serving suggestion: corn or flour tortillas, warmed, see Cook's Note.

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, agave nectar (or brown sugar, if using), garlic, oregano, chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour the mixture into a 1-gallon-size resealable bag. Add the chicken breasts, chicken thighs and steak and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning the meat occasionally. Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Remove the meat from the bag and season with salt. Reserve the marinade.
  • Grill the chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes on each side and the chicken thighs for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Grill the steak for 5 to 6 minutes each side for medium-well. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, put the marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (in order to kill any bacteria). Boil for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Slice the meat into 1/4-inch thick pieces and put into serving bowls. Pour the cooked marinade over the meat and toss until coated. Serve the meat in warm tortillas.
  • In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, agave nectar (or brown sugar, if using), garlic, oregano, chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour the mixture into a 1-gallon-size resealable bag. Add the chicken breasts, chicken thighs and steak and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning the meat occasionally. Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Remove the meat from the bag and season with salt. Reserve the marinade.
  • Grill the chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes on each side and the chicken thighs for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Grill the steak for 5 to 6 minutes each side for medium-well. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, put the marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (in order to kill any bacteria). Boil for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Slice the meat into 1/4-inch thick pieces and put into serving bowls. Pour the cooked marinade over the meat and toss until coated. Serve the meat in warm tortillas.

MY VERY BEST STEAK OR CHICKEN FAJITAS



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We've tried several fajita recipes & finally this is it! I found this recipe online and have tweaked it to our liking. Make it with beef or chicken. Great for having a fajita party!! Prep time includes minimum marinating time.

Provided by HeidiSue

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lbs flank steaks or 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
5 teaspoons mccormicks fajita seasoning mix (in the packet)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar (red wine vinegar for beef fajitas or white wine vinegar for chicken fajitas)
1 seeded chopped habanero pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon of mccormicks spicy McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning, for beef fajitas (found in the seasoning section at the grocery store) or 1 teaspoon Montreal roasted garlic chicken seasoning, for chicken fajitas (found in the seasoning section at the grocery store)
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 large yellow sweet onion
1/4 cup olive oil
cheese (optional)
sour cream (optional)
guacamole (optional)
salsa (optional)
tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all marinade ingredients and pour over the meat (you can put it all in a large zip-lock).
  • Marinate atleast two hours or overnight.
  • Grill meat until cooked through.
  • Slice meat into strips.
  • Heat the 1/4 cup of olive oil in a saute pan on the stove and begin sauteeing the onions over medium heat.
  • Cook until soft.
  • Add the peppers and continue to cook until peppers are soft and onions are beginning to brown and crisp.
  • Serve on Flour Tortillas, add meat then peppers& onions& any of the optional toppings.

CHICKEN AND BEEF FAJITAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h10m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 45

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 3 limes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 pounds skirt steak
5 plum (Roma) tomatoes
3 jalapeno peppers
1/2 large (or 1 small) onion
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 lime
Salt
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
30 to 40 flour tortillas
Fiesta Beans, recipe follows
1 pound grated Cheddar cheese
One 8-ounce container sour cream
5 limes, sliced into wedges
2 pounds dried pinto beans
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 orange bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 onion, diced
1 ham hock (or 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a blender, combine the olive oil, chili powder, Worcestershire, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic and lime juice. Next add the sugar, salt and pepper and blend the marinade until it's totally combined and smooth.
  • For the meat: Place the chicken and beef in separate 2-quart baking dishes or large resealable plastic storage bags. Pour the marinade over the chicken and beef and rub the marinade all over the meat. Give your hands a good wash, and then cover the dishes with plastic wrap and let them marinate in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours.
  • For the pico de gallo: Chop the tomatoes, jalapenos and onion into a very small dice. (Leave the seeds in your jalapenos for a hotter pico. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to your preferred temperature.) Next, chop up a nice-sized bunch of cilantro. Just remove and discard the long leafless stems before chopping. No need to remove the leaves from the stems completely. Place all of these ingredients together in a bowl and give it a good stir. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the bowl. Add salt to taste and stir again.
  • For the fajita vegetables: Throw the onions and bell peppers into a bowl and toss with the olive oil and some salt and pepper.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Cook the chicken on both sides until completely cooked through (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Remove it to a platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Grill the beef on both sides until completely cooked through, about 5 minutes in total. Remove it to a platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Tip the fajita vegetables into a grill basket and grill until cooked, tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • To put it all together: Pile the veggies on a platter. Slice the chicken and beef.
  • For the fixins: Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm through on the grill. Serve the chicken, beef and veggies with the warm tortillas, Fiesta Beans, grated cheese, sour cream, lime wedges and pico de gallo.
  • Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Set them aside and let them soak for 5 to 6 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and rinse the beans, and then place them in a large pot. Add the garlic, green, orange and red bell peppers and the onions. Cover them with about an inch of water, and then add the ham hock or bacon. Next add the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, and then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans until tender, about 2 hours. Check the liquid level about halfway through the cooking process; if you'd prefer the beans to be less soupy, you can ladle off about a third of the cooking liquid.

STEAK AND CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 fajitas

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill and brushing
Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound skirt steak, cut into 4- to 6-inch-long pieces
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 bell peppers (assorted colors), halved lengthwise and seeded
2 large onions, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
12 to 16 small flour tortillas
Shredded Mexican cheese blend, sour cream, salsa and guacamole, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk the vegetable oil, lime zest and juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Put the steak in a medium bowl. Place the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound on both sides with the flat side of a meat mallet or a heavy skillet until 1/2 inch thick. Transfer to a separate bowl. Divide the marinade between the steak and chicken and toss well. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Oil the grates. Remove the steak and chicken from the marinade and season with salt. Grill, covered, 3 to 5 minutes per side for the steak and 6 to 7 minutes per side for the chicken. Transfer the steak and chicken to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush the bell peppers and onions with vegetable oil; season with salt. Cover and grill, turning, until charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the cutting board. Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm on the grill, flipping once, 5 minutes. Slice the bell peppers and separate the onions into rings. Slice the steak and chicken. Serve the meat and vegetables with the tortillas and assorted toppings.

SIZZLIN' FAJITAS



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These fajitas are my husband's favorite quick-and-easy dinner. They are so tasty! If you do not have the time to marinate the meat for 2 or more hours, just leave it out at room temperature, keeping the bag zipped tightly for about 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with sour cream, Cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese, and lime wedges.

Provided by Tara Daley

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, or more to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ pounds beef skirt steak, cut across the grain into 1/4-inch strips
6 whole wheat tortillas, or as needed
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1 large onion, cut into slices
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Grind garlic with kosher salt with a mortar and pestle until a paste forms. Whisk garlic paste, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, chili powder, sugar, paprika, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add skirt steak strips, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
  • Remove steak from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Wrap tortillas tightly in aluminum foil to form a packet and place packet on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large skillet over high heat until oil begins to smoke. Saute onion and bell pepper in hot oil until browned and almost tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer onion and pepper to a plate.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in the same skillet over high heat until oil starts to smoke. Cook 1/2 of the steak in hot oil until browned on all sides but still pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer cooked steak to the plate with onion and pepper.
  • Heat remaining canola oil in the same skillet. Cook remaining steak in hot oil until browned on all sides but still pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir cooked steak, onion, bell pepper, and any accumulated juices back into the skillet. Add minced garlic and salt; cook and stir until fragrant and heated through. Remove from heat. Divide steak mixture between warm tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1973.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

BEST CHICKEN OR STEAK FAJITAS EVER!



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I am a big-time fajita lover and these really are the best! They come from Rachel Ray's cookbook (which I highly reccomend - 30 min. meals). If you dont like spicy, dont be alarmed, just lower the hot sauce and leave out the jalepeno - you dont want to miss this recipe!

Provided by blisstir

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons chili powder
fresh oregano
thyme, combined (or a couple shakes of dried)
0.5 (12 ounce) bottle beer
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb steak or 4 boneless chicken breasts
olive oil
1 large onion, cut in 1/2 inch strips
1 green bell pepper, seeded & cut in 1/2 inch strips
2 poblano chiles, cut into strips (optional)
salt & pepper
finely chopped tomatoes
serrano peppers or jalapeno chile, chopped fine
minced onion
cilantro
mint (optional)
salt
and tortilla

Steps:

  • Mix marinade and set aside.
  • Coat meat or poultry and let sit.
  • Mix together pico de gallo in small bowl and set aside.
  • In saucepan, drizzle with olive oil over med-high heat.
  • Add onions, peppers and chiles- toss occasionally and turn off heat once tender.
  • In second skillet over high heat, drop meat or poultry in and sear for 2 mins each side.
  • Remove from heat, slice thin and return to pan to brown and cook through.
  • Warm tortillas according to package, fill with meat, poultry, peppers and pico de gallo- MMMM!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.6, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 263.6, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 12.2

MR. FOOD STEAK OR CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Very simple, using pantry items and yet very, very good! Had originally gotten recipe from a Mr. Food cookbook.

Provided by jellyko

Categories     Steak

Time 40m

Yield 10 fajitas

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons canola oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 onions, cut up coarsely
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 lb flank steaks or 1 lb chicken, cut into thin strips 1/8 inch
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix (I buy in envelope and measure)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup taco cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa
10 (7 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium high heat.
  • Add onions and peppers.
  • Saute for 10 minutes or until softened and onions golden.
  • Place aside in a bowl.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp oil in same skillet and add meat of choice.
  • Add fajita seasoning.
  • Saute 3 to 4 minutes just until meat start brown.
  • Return vegetables to skillet and toss another 3 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Divide mixture equally between tortillas.
  • Add a Tbsp or so shredded cheese and roll up.
  • Place seam down into 9 x 13 inch pan that is greased.
  • Drizzle leftover skillet juices over fajitas.
  • Top with cheese and loosely cover with foil.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream and salsa.
  • Can prepare ahead.
  • Cover and refrigerate them after rolling them into pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes when ready at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.3, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 66.4, Sodium 582.6, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 21.2

Tips for the Best Steak or Chicken Fajitas:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your fajitas.
  • Marinate the steak or chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Cook the steak or chicken over high heat. This will help to create a nice char on the outside while keeping the inside juicy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the meat will not cook evenly.
  • Serve the fajitas immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce.

Conclusion:

Steak or chicken fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your fajitas are the best they can be.

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