Marinated Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Marinating chicken, green pepper and onion in vinegar, lime juice and seasoned marinade makes these the best chicken fajitas ever.
Serving6
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup white distilled vinegar
- ½ cup lime juice
- 2 (0.7 ounce) pkg. dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 12 flour tortillas
- sour cream, optional topping
- cilantro, optional topping
- salsa, optional topping
Instructions
- Place cubed chicken, sliced onion and sliced green pepper in a gallon-sized resealable bag.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, lime juice and salad dressing mix.
- Pour over chicken and vegetables and seal bag.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- After chicken and vegetables have marinated, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute until vegetables are soft and chicken is cooked through. Serve chicken and vegetables in tortillas and top with sour cream, cilantro and salsa.
Notes
Our favorite Fajita Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Tomato
- Pico de Gallo
- Guacamole
- Black beans
- Rice
Nutrition
Calories: 320 kcal · Carbohydrates: 38 g · Protein: 17 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 36 mg · Sodium: 1172 mg · Potassium: 386 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 101 IU · Vitamin C: 24 mg · Calcium: 76 mg · Iron: 2 mg