THE VERY BEST CHICKEN FAJITAS
EVER
 
MARINADE:

1 clove mince garlic
1 1/2 tsp. season salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. lime juice (fresh is best)
1 1/2 lbs. sliced chicken

Combine all ingredients. Marinate chicken strips for at least 2 hours.

FAJITA:

3-4 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. sliced onion
1/2 c. chopped green onion
1 c. sliced red bell pepper
8 warmed lg. flour tortillas
1 sliced avocado
Salsa
Sour cream
Shredded Cheddar cheese

Quickly saute onions and peppers in oil until lightly browned; remove from pan. Saute meat until well coated with glaze, about 10 minutes. Toss in the vegetables and reheat. Spoon into flour tortillas with avocado, salsa, sour cream and cheese. Can add other condiments if you want. Serves 4-6.

recipe reviews
The Very Best Chicken Fajitas Ever
   #52136
 April (Louisiana) says:
These were absolutely AWESOMTASTIC!!!

I marinated the chicken for 6 hours and used 4 bell peppers and 3 onions and 3 lbs. of chicken tenderloins cut into 3 sections apiece.

I couldn't believe how simple and easy these were!!

These will be made again!!
   #125005
 Katypi (New Hampshire) replies:
The reviewer who said this recipe was "awesome-tastic" was slightly off the mark, smiles; this recipe is out-of-this-world "awesome-tastic!!!" To know that I can make better-than, superior-to, restaurant-quality fajitas is totally amazing. To the submitter, THANK YOU for submitting this recipe. You have brought and will continue to bring many delicious dining memories.
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 Delores (Iowa) replies:
Thank you for this recipe. Every time I make chicken fajitas I use this recipe. So good!
   #68585
 Waddy (United Kingdom) says:
Just cooked it for the first time. My wife and son loved it and it's got to be cooked weekly.
   #97058
 Jaime (Wisconsin) says:
This recipe was awesome!!!! I did the ingredients exactly. I sauteed the onions and peppers in the pan and set them aside. I put the chicken in that same pan and stuck it in the oven and broiled it was super juicy! Then added the onions and pepper back to the pan with the chicken and broiled everything together for a few minutes it turned out perfect! It was completely gone! We will be making often for sure! Loved it!
   #100137
 Jessica (Nevada) says:
So flavorful. Goes really well with corn tortillas too. Thanks for the recipe!
   #102566
 Deb (Iowa) says:
Awesome fajita recipe! My only addition to the recipe is to add fresh cilantro and triple the marinade for 3 lb. of chicken, which served 8 with zero leftover.
   #114929
 Jingo (Texas) says:
This is a wonderful recipe! Thank you for sharing it.
   #124357
 Ann Burns (Tennessee) says:
This recipe was simple and delicious! We had our kids over and they all loved it. I also used fresh cilantro, and a little extra fresh lime juice. I served it with black beans, as a side. Thanks! I will definitely make this again!
   #134385
 Jen (United States) says:
Just finished making/eating/devouring these fajitas!! I love the tangy-ness of the fajitas from the lime. I added a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra spice! and 1 splash of soy sauce (which probably could have been omitted). Left the chicken whole, seared on both sides in the cast iron, and threw it in the oven for 5 minutes at 350°F. Put it back on the stove and added the peppers and onions, then laid the chicken on top of peppers/onions. So delicious. The marinade is phenomenal!!!
   #143946
 Mia (Illinois) says:
Oh my this was so good. Used 5 cloves of garlic tho and marinated for about 4 hours. Sauteed chicken with the peppers and onions as we prefer the veggies not to be well done. No salsa or avocado in the house (next time!) so just used lettuce tomato & sour creme all poured over a base of spicy rice in the large tortilla. Wrap and devour. So glad I found this!
   #160937
 Linda (Ohio) says:
Delicious! Since only cooking for one with leftovers, I mixed up the dry spices per directions and only used the amount I needed for a couple meals. I guessed on the amount of liquids I would need, turned out great. And I have the spices ready for another meal.
   #162494
 Wanda (United States) says:
The best chicken fajitas EVER!!! Even beat those at my favorite Mexican restaurant!!!
   #162560
 Gary Music (Ohio) says:
This is easy to make and delicious. We try to have it one time per week now. Thank you very much.
   #162789
 Robyn (West Virginia) says:
I have never commented on a recipe before. These really were absolutely outstanding! I was skeptical that they would be better than restaurant, but they really were. I am generally a person who makes modifications to recipes I find online, but I made this one as written and it was perfect. I served with homemade pico and topped with cilantro, but the marinade itself was spot on exactly as written. Well done!
   #164799
 Obeybeard (New Jersey) says:
If you love Fajitas... this is your recipe!!
I love them and have had them EVERYWHERE!

Nothing compares to this recipe!
If you make them you won't be disappointed. I made them and hands down the BEST ever!
The citrus from the lime is key. Enjoy!!!
There will be no leftovers!!
   #172569
 Amy (Iowa) says:
This recipe was delicious and easy! Two things required in my kitchen to put it in my recipe box for future meals. :)

When we sautéd the meat, we kept the lid on and it was so juicy and flavorful! (have had tough sautéd chicken before!)

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