Garlic Onion Chicken Fajitas with Lime

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The aroma of the lime is so good, and when you cook it it fills the kitchen and people come-a-running. I accompany this with southwest-style rice.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup orange juice

  • ¼ cup lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion

  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro leaves

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

  • 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Directions

  1. Whisk orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, dried onion, oregano, cilantro, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until marinade is smooth. Measure out 1/4 cup of the marinade and set aside. Pour remaining marinade into a resealable plastic bag, place chicken in the bag, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade.

  3. Cook and stir chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cooked through, 3 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Cook and stir pepper and onion in the same skillet with reserved 1/4 cup of marinade until vegetables are tender and liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute red bell pepper for green bell pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

309 Calories
9g Fat
32g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 546mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 90mg 7%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 385mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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