Chicken Fajitas

Recipe Courtesy of Cathy Lowe

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
--

Times:

Prep: 1 hr 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 2 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic
1 cup packed cilantro leaves
1/2 jalapeno, seeded
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Salt and pepper
Cayenne
10 flour tortillas

Directions

Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap with a mallet or rolling pin. Place chicken breasts in glass baking dish. In a blender combine oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno and salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and pour over chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and let chicken marinate for 30 minutes. In a large skillet over medium heat oil.

Add onions and peppers and cook until they are tender and begin to brown.

In a 9x13 glass baking dish toss potatoes with oil and seasonings. bake in 375 degree oven until crispy, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Heat a cast iron grill pan or an outdoor grill. Toast flour tortillas for about 30 seconds per side and keep warm in an aluminum foil pocket. Grill the chicken on each side for 4-5 minutes. To serve slice chicken into even strips. Serve hot with onions and peppers, potatoes, grated jack cheese, salsa and sour cream.

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recipe Chicken Fajitas
cindy whittier, CA 09-09-2009
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BLAND.
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This receipe is very bland. I had to add cumin and other seasoning in order to make it more flavorful. Not a traditional... Mexican fajita flavor! Not a keeper!!!!!!Read more
recipe Chicken Fajitas
SUSAN Evans, GA 09-26-2008
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Just a review of the marinade....
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I thought the marinade was very bland after cooking the chicken. It was delicious and a beautiful color before adding to the... chicken so I was hopeful. However, after cooking I couldn't really taste it at all. I followed the recipe exactly. Read more
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brittany miami, FL 09-13-2008
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chea
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

really good
recipe Chicken Fajitas
Tammy McMinnville, OR 01-05-2008
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Taste and preparation
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very easy and fun to make! I used left over roasted chicken instead of whole chicken breasts and it was delicious!
recipe Chicken Fajitas
Lisa Broadview, IL 10-15-2007
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Chicken Fajitas Recipe Courtesy of Cathy Lowe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very flavorful and quick to make. My family enjoyed this recipe.
recipe Chicken Fajitas
Oscar Clewiston, FL 09-27-2007
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ITS A GREAT TASTING DISH.
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

MY WIFE AND KIDS LOVED IT AND ITS EASY TO MAKE.