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Easy Chicken Fajita Recipe How To Make Chicken Fajita - Grilled Chicken

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Chicken Fajitas

Cultural Context

Fajitas originated in the Tex-Mex cuisine of the United States, but they are inspired by traditional Mexican cooking. The dish typically features grilled meat served with sautéed peppers and onions, wrapped in tortillas. It has become popular for its vibrant flavors and customizable nature, allowing for various fillings and toppings.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
18 chicken thighs
Clods fajita marinating sauce
3 large bell peppers
1 medium onion
El Capitan seasoning from Pia Seasonings
flour tortillas
guacamole
Mexican crema
salsa

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is typically less expensive.

1

Trim any fat pockets from the chicken thighs.

2

Lay the chicken thighs flat in a large pan.

3

Marinate the chicken thighs overnight in Clods fajita marinating sauce, covering the pan with foil.

4

The next day, check the marinated chicken thighs and prepare to grill.

5

Skewer the chicken thighs by passing them through the thick part and weaving them back in.

6

Season the skewered chicken thighs with El Capitan seasoning on both sides.

7

Mix together the sliced bell peppers and onion in a grill basket.

8

Place the skewered chicken on the bottom rack of the El Charo rotisserie grill and the vegetables on the top rack.

9

Grill for about 25-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees.

10

Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill and let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes.

11

Cut the rested chicken thighs into long pieces.

12

Assemble the fajita tacos with chicken, bell peppers, onions, guacamole, Mexican crema, and salsa.

Cooking Techniques

slicingsautéingseasoningmixingwarming

Equipment Needed

large panskewersgrill basketEl Charo rotisserie grill

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Also Known As

Fajitas de Pollo
Local Name: fajitas de pollo

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