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Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas with Grilled Onions

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

1

1/4 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

3

/4 cup olive oil

5

tablespoons fresh lime juice

2

1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1

1/4 teaspoons ancho chile powder

6

skinless boneless chicken breast halves

3

large poblano chiles, seeded, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips

3

large yellow bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips

2

red onions, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

12

8-inch flour tortillas

Optional toppings: purchased salsas, guacamole, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and chopped serrano chiles

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Puree first 5 ingredients in processor. Season marinade with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Place chicken in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour 1/3 cup marinade over; turn to coat. Arrange poblanos, bell peppers, and onions on large rimmed baking sheet. Pour 1/2 cup marinade over; turn to coat. Sprinkle chicken and vegetables with salt and pepper. Reserve remaining marinade.

    Step 3

    Grill chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Grill vegetables until tender, turning frequently, about 15 minutes for onions and 12 minutes for poblanos and bell peppers. Grill tortillas until charred, about 1 minute per side.

    Step 4

    Transfer chicken to work surface; slice crosswise into strips. Fill tortillas with chicken and vegetables; drizzle with reserved marinade. Serve with toppings.

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