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Easy Chicken Fajitas

Name: Easy Chicken Fajitas
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided; 2 yellow onions, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced

Serves 4

Time 1 hr 40 min

Before a quick turn under the broiler, the chicken takes on bright flavors while marinating. Serve with tortillas, salsa, diced avocado, and cheese to build a fantastic fajita. Butterflying the chicken breasts helps them cook evenly and quickly. Just arrange breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice evenly through the center while you apply slight pressure on top with the other hand and fold open like a book.

Special Diets:

Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
2 yellow onions, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced

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Method

Put lime juice, 1/4 cup of the oil, garlic, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and chicken into a sturdy, resealable plastic bag; seal tightly, shake to coat chicken and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.

Arrange an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler; preheat the broiler.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add onions, peppers and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, remove chicken from its marinade and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet; discard leftover marinade.

Broil chicken, flipping once, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

Alternatively, prepare a grill for medium-high heat cooking and grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

Transfer to a cutting board, set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: 230 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 7g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 25g protein.

Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
2 yellow onions, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced

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