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