BBQ Chicken Fajitas
Tex Mex food is a real favorite of mine. I love how the flavors of the cilantro and cumin complement each other so well. Cilantro and cumin give Tex Mex foods their distinct flavors. I was craving this type of food and haven’t had it in a long time so I decided to make it myself. My BBQ Chicken Fajitas are really easy to make so if you want to see how I made them, keep on reading!
Chicken Fajitas
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs thick chicken cutlets
1 (12 oz) bottle of southwest/mesquite marinade
2 green bell peppers, sliced thinly
2 red bell peppers, sliced thinly
1 large onion, sliced thinly
8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 tbsp. cilantro, chopped for garnish
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Flour tortillas
Optional items:
Sour cream
Jalepeno peppers
Pico de Gallo
Refried Beans
Shredded Lettuce
Guacamole
Directions
Marinate onions and peppers in half of the marinade and put in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
Marinate the chicken cutlets in the other half of the marinade and put in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
In a large very hot non stick skillet heat up the tortillas for 5 seconds on each side. Be careful not to burn. You just want them lightly browned. Set aside.
In a large non stick Dutch oven heat the oil and add the peppers and onions with the marinade and cook over medium low heat until the peppers and onions have softened, approximately 10 minutes. Stirring frequently. When done set aside.
Grill chicken over medium heat, until done, approximately 7 minutes on each side. Cover and let rest for about 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, slice the chicken.
Assemble the fajitas in the tortillas with the chicken strips, onion and pepper mixture, cheese and the accouterments. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Enjoy!
P.S. For another great Tex Mex chicken dish, try my Chicken and Rice Quesedillas or my Veggie and Cheese Quesedillas
Yum one of my favorite things! Thank you for sharing and joining in the fun at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. I am leaving some hugs on your sweet blog
I’m definitely going to have to add this to our menu! Yum! I’m pinning your recipe, and I know my husband will thank you!
Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes!
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Thank you so much Jamie! It was so good and with the leftovers I made chicken and rice quesedillas. Another favorite! 🙂 Have a great weekend!