Lime-Kissed Garlic Onion Chicken Fajitas

Name: Lime-Kissed Garlic Onion Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 tsp Dried Cilantro; 1 tsp Dried Onion; 0.75 tsp Dried Oregano; 8 whole Flour Tortilla; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper; 0.25 cup Lime Juice; 1 tsp Minced Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 0.25 cup Orange Juice; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1.5 lb Thin-Cut Chicken Breast

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican High-Protein 💪Halal 🕌

Lime-Kissed Garlic Onion Chicken Fajitas balance bright citrus with savory aromatics, letting tender chicken, sweet bell peppers, and onions shine in every warm tortilla. The citrus marinade lends a fresh, tangy finish that pairs beautifully with the gentle heat of black pepper and herbs. Serve for a lively weeknight dinner or casual weekend gathering with your favorite toppings.

Prep15 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Whisk orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, dried onion, oregano, cilantro, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until the marinade is smooth.
2

Measure 1/4 cup of the marinade and set it aside.
3

Pour the remaining marinade into a resealable plastic bag, add the chicken, press out excess air, and seal the bag.
4

Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5

Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off the excess; discard the remaining marinade.
6

Cook and stir the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cooked through, 3 to 7 minutes.
7

Transfer the chicken to a plate.
8

Cook and stir the pepper and onion in the same skillet with the reserved 1/4 cup of marinade until the vegetables are tender and the liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes.
9

Return the chicken to the skillet; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
10

Spoon the chicken mixture into tortillas.