Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas with Grilled Onions

Dairy Free
Health score
41%
Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas with Grilled Onions
25 min.
6
553kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your mealtime with a burst of flavor? Look no further than these Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas with Grilled Onions! This delightful dish is not only dairy-free but also packed with vibrant ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, these fajitas are sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine succulent, skinless boneless chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of ancho chile powder, ground cumin, and fresh lime juice, all complemented by the aromatic essence of coarsely chopped cilantro. The addition of grilled poblano chiles, sweet yellow bell peppers, and caramelized red onions creates a colorful medley that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering main course that serves six, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can indulge without the guilt. So fire up the grill, gather your loved ones, and get ready to savor the deliciousness of these Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 teaspoons ancho chile powder 
  • 12 8-inch flour tortillas 
  • 1.3 cups cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  • 2.5 teaspoons ground cumin 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.8 cup olive oil 
  • large poblano chiles seeded cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips
  •  onions red sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • large bell peppers yellow cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • grill
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Optional toppings: purchased salsas, guacamole, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and chopped serrano chiles Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Puree first 5 ingredients in processor. Season marinade with salt and pepper.
  2. Place chicken in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  3. Pour 1/3 cup marinade over; turn to coat. Arrange poblanos, bell peppers, and onions on large rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Pour 1/2 cup marinade over; turn to coat.
  5. Sprinkle chicken and vegetables with salt and pepper. Reserve remaining marinade.
  6. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Grill vegetables until tender, turning frequently, about 15 minutes for onions and 12 minutes for poblanos and bell peppers. Grill tortillas until charred, about 1 minute per side.
  7. Transfer chicken to work surface; slice crosswise into strips. Fill tortillas with chicken and vegetables; drizzle with reserved marinade.
  8. Serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories553kcal
Protein25.07%
Fat27.81%
Carbs47.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18
Glycemic Load
16.94
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
33.674782400546%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.27mg
Hesperetin
1.12mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
4.85mg
Isorhamnetin
1.84mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
12.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:553.04kcal
27.65%
Fat:17.12g
26.34%
Saturated Fat:4.48g
28%
Carbohydrates:65.25g
21.75%
Net Carbohydrates:58.45g
21.25%
Sugar:7.6g
8.44%
Cholesterol:72.32mg
24.11%
Sodium:897.71mg
39.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.72g
69.44%
Vitamin C:245.37mg
297.42%
Vitamin B3:17.7mg
88.5%
Selenium:59.54µg
85.06%
Vitamin B6:1.31mg
65.63%
Phosphorus:505.53mg
50.55%
Vitamin B1:0.69mg
45.78%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.41%
Folate:143.26µg
35.82%
Iron:5.63mg
31.28%
Potassium:994.86mg
28.42%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.69%
Fiber:6.8g
27.2%
Vitamin K:27.93µg
26.6%
Vitamin B5:2.1mg
20.98%
Magnesium:80.38mg
20.1%
Calcium:194.6mg
19.46%
Vitamin A:889.34IU
17.79%
Copper:0.33mg
16.34%
Zinc:1.61mg
10.72%
Vitamin E:1.6mg
10.67%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.77%
Source:Epicurious