Chicken Fajitas
Prep Time: 1 hr 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hr 30 min
Servings: 4
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (keep rind)
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts or tofu
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inches diameter)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 sweet red pepper, seeded, grilled and julienned
- 1 onion, sliced and grilled
- Salsa (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
RECIPE DIRECTIONS
- In shallow glass dish, combine olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, lime rind, chili powder and cumin; add chicken, turning to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.
- Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Preheat grill to medium heat; grease grate well. Grill chicken for 5 minutes; turn and brush with marinade. Grill for 7 to 10 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink inside. Wrap tortillas in foil and heat on grill or in oven during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
- Thinly slice chicken. Divide chicken, lettuce, Cheddar, tomato, red pepper and onion among tortillas; roll up tortillas. Serve with salsa and guacamole (if using).
Recipe provided by Chef Jim Coleman