Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Course: Recipes, MainDifficulty: Easy4-6
servings30
minutesGrilled chicken fajitas with bell peppers are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer BBQ or a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken strips are marinated in a spicy blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, then grilled to perfection along with sliced bell peppers and onions. Served on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings like guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, these fajitas are a crowd-pleasing meal that is both easy to make and packed with bold and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
500g chicken thigh fillets, cut into thin strips or cubes
2 bell peppers (red, green, and yellow), sliced
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Juice of 1 lime
Flour or corn tortillas, for serving
- Optional Toppings
Guacamole
Salsa
Sour cream
Cilantro
- Guacamole Ingredients
2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
- Salsa Ingredients
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips, sliced bell peppers, onion, minced garlic, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and lime juice. Toss well to coat everything evenly.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, prepare the coals for direct heat grilling.
- Thread the chicken strips, peppers, and onions onto skewers. You can also use a grill basket if you prefer.
- Grill the skewers for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for a few seconds on each side.
- To serve, remove the chicken and vegetables from the skewers and divide them evenly among the tortillas. Top with your favorite toppings, like guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.
- For the Guacamole
- In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork or a potato masher until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and lime juice. Mix everything together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- For the Salsa
- In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper.
- Add the lime juice and mix everything together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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