Description
Grilled Chicken Fajitas with a bold Italian dressing marinade are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for an easy Mexican-style dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup bottled Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/6 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/6 teaspoon chipotle seasoning
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Whisk together Italian dressing, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and chipotle seasoning
- Pour marinade into a zip-top bag and add chicken
- Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat
- Grill chicken for 15 to 18 minutes until fully cooked
- Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes
- Slice chicken into thin strips and serve with tortillas and toppings
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy
- You can also use skirt or flank steak instead of chicken
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg