Best Garlic Lime Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH LIME, GARLIC AND BELL PEPPERS



Chicken Fajitas With Lime, Garlic and Bell Peppers image

WW friendly. A family favorite especially when atoning for excesses. This is so tasty, yet so healthy, even when each adult eats two large burritos. I adapted this from a recipe on a plastic produce bag at a Mars Supermarket.

Provided by KateL

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 burritos, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-1/2-inch x 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup lime juice (1-2 limes)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup green bell pepper, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, up to 1/2 teaspoon
4 large flour tortillas, warmed
8 teaspoons low-fat sour cream (optional)
salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • MARINATE CHICKEN FOR 30 MINUTES.
  • Mix lime juice and minced garlic in 2-quart Ziploc bag.
  • Add chicken strips to marinade bag. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator, turning periodically to distribute marinade.
  • STIRFRY.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Pour in chicken and marinade sauce. Stirfry for 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to plate and keep warm.
  • Drain excess liquid from skillet, if necessary.
  • Add bell pepper strips and remaining garlic to frying pan and stirfry for 5 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  • Sprinkle bell pepper and garlic with cumin, salt and ground red pepper.
  • Add chicken back to frying pan and stirfry 1-2 minutes.
  • ASSEMBLE BURRITOS.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon sour cream (optional) on one side of each tortilla. Spoon stirfry mixture evenly over sour cream.
  • Fold bottom of tortilla and roll up sides.
  • Serve with salsa, if desired.
  • Serves 2 hearty appetites, or 4 dainty portions.

GARLIC ONION CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH LIME



Garlic Onion Chicken Fajitas with Lime image

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.

Provided by Melissa mieske

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade.
  • 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.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 545.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

RECIPE INSPIRATIONS GARLIC LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS



Recipe Inspirations Garlic Lime Chicken Fajitas image

Recipe Inspirations makes trying McCormick's best recipes fun and easy. Each packet included pre-measured, all-natural, salt-free McCormick spices and herbs and a collectible recipe card. Create an anytime fiesta with delicious south-of-the-border spices and herbs, chicken and fresh vegetables.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon mccormick garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon mccormick onion, Minced
3/4 teaspoon mccormick cumin, Ground
3/4 teaspoon mccormick oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon mccormick cilantro leaf
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
1/4 cup lime juice and orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 medium green peppers or 1 medium red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
8 flour tortillas (8-inch)

Steps:

  • Mix juices, oil, all of the spices and salt in a small bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
  • Cook and stir chicken in large heated skillet on medium-high heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet. Add bell pepper, onion and reserved marinade; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Return chicken to skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into warm tortillas. Serve with assorted toppings, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.6, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 873, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 41.9

RECIPE INSPIRATIONS GARLIC LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE



Recipe Inspirations Garlic Lime Chicken Fajitas Recipe image

Recipe Inspirations makes trying McCormick's best recipes fun and easy. Each packet includes pre-measured, all-natural, salt-free McCormick spices and herbs and a collectible recipe card. Create an anytime fiesta with delicious south-of-the-border spices and herbs, chicken and fresh vegetables.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package McCormick® Recipe Inspirations Garlic Lime Fajitas , which includes the following Spices:
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon McCormick® Onions, Minced
3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Cumin, Ground
3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Cilantro Leaves
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
8 flour tortillas (8-inch)

Steps:

  • Mix juices, oil, all of the Spices and salt in small bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
  • Cook and stir chicken in large heated skillet on medium-high heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet. Add bell pepper, onion and reserved marinade; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Return chicken to skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into warm tortillas. Serve with assorted toppings, if desired.

RECIPE INSPIRATIONS GARLIC LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS NEW RECIPE



Recipe Inspirations Garlic Lime Chicken Fajitas NEW Recipe image

Recipe Inspirations makes trying McCormick's best recipes fun and easy. Each packet includes pre-measured McCormick spices and herbs and a collectible recipe card. Create an anytime fiesta with delicious south-of-the-border spices and herbs, chicken and fresh vegetables.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package McCormick® Recipe Inspirations Garlic Lime Chicken Fajitas NEW , which includes the following Spices:
1 teaspoon McCormick® Cumin, Ground
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, thinly sliced
6 flour tortillas , 8-inch

Steps:

  • Mix juice, oil, salt and all of the Spices in small bowl. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
  • Heat large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and marinade; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and onion; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp and chicken is cooked through.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into warm tortillas. Serve with assorted toppings, if desired.

GARLIC LIME CHICKEN (FAJITAS)



GARLIC LIME CHICKEN (FAJITAS) image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Chicken
1tsp minced garlic
1tsp minced onion
3/4 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4-1/2 c @ lime juice and orange juice
Green or red pepper cut into stripes
Onion sliced

Steps:

  • 1) mix all juices and spices reserve 1/4c 2) marinade w/ chicken in frig for at least 1/2 hr 3) cook chicken in oil until browned 4) remove ( unless breasts) chicken from pan and add peppers and onion and reserve juices 5 mins till tender 5) return chicken and cook until done

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