Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas with Grilled Onions
Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas with Grilled Onions is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Optional toppings: purchased salsas, guacamole, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and chopped serrano chiles Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionOptional toppings: purchased salsas, guacamole, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and chopped serrano chiles Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
Puree first 5 ingredients in processor.
Season marinade with salt and pepper.
Place chicken in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
Pour 1/3 cup marinade over; turn to coat.
Arrange poblanos, bell peppers, and onions on large rimmed baking sheet.
Pour 1/2 cup marinade over; turn to coat.
Sprinkle chicken and vegetables with salt and pepper.
Reserve remaining marinade.
Grill chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side.
Grill vegetables until tender, turning frequently, about 15 minutes for onions and 12 minutes for poblanos and bell peppers.
Grill tortillas until charred, about 1 minute per side.
Transfer chicken to work surface; slice crosswise into strips.
Fill tortillas with chicken and vegetables; drizzle with reserved marinade.
Serve with toppings.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
