Marinated Grilled Chicken Fajitas

 I LOVE to grill out!

Even though we have had a lot of rain this year, there is nothing that says summer like firing up the grill and preparing something WONDERUL!!!

One of my favorite summertime meals is my Marinated Grilled Chicken Fajitas.

They are so simple AND flavorful. 

Not to mention easy on the wallet!

I can't wait to show you how I make them!

Let's Get Started!

Marinated Grilled Chicken Fajitas:

*Prep Time: 30 min. *Cook Time: 12-16 min.  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 6 tbsp. oil
• 1/2 c. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 11/2 tbsps. chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8-12 Flour tortillas

Tools:

• Grill or grill pan
• Chef's Knife
• Cutting board
• 2 mixing bowls
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Whisk
• Vegetable grilling pan or foil

To begin, you will need to add the oil of your choice to one of the mixing bowls.

Then, to that same bowl, you will add the lemon juice.

Next, add 3/4 of the chopped cilantro.

After that, the minced garlic.

I saw this trick on the Food Network, and I have to say I am a fan.

You just grate the garlic using your microplane.

GENEIUS!!!

Now comes the Worchestershire...Worshestershire...Worcestershire Sauce.

We can't forget the brown sugar.



Now for a little pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Whisk that all together.

Before you add this marinade to the chicken,

pour half of it in a separate cup.

Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.

Then add it to the marinade in the mixing bowl.

Make sure the chicken is coated well, cover, and place in

the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Now it is time for the vegetables.

Add the prepared veggies to the second mixing bowl.

Pour the reserved marinade over the vegetables.

Now it is time to head out to the grill! 

You will want to turn the burners to high and allow the grill to heat up for 15

minutes.  Then brush down the grates with a wire brush and, using and old towel,

oil the grates.

Now you can turn the burners to medium/high.

Place the chicken on one side and the

vegetables on a grill pan or in a foil packet on the other.

Close the lid and let the chicken cook for 6-8 minutes.

Then turn the chicken over, toss the vegetables, close the lid

and cook for another 6-8 minutes.

Remove the chicken and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

While the chicken is resting, throw some tortillas on the grill to warm up,

turning them frequently. 

When they are all toasty and warm,

wrap them in a towel.

Now you can slice the chicken,

And place the peppers and onion into a bowl.

Set up a little assembly line, and let everyone make there own!  This is a great way to get the whole family involved!

Be sure to include some crumbled Queso Fresco, Sour Cream, Black Olives, Avocado, all of your favorite toppings! 

The flavor and freshness of these Marinated Grilled Fajitas can't be beat!  

I know you and your family will love them so give them a try tonight!

And as always,

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Happy Living,

~The Kitchen Wife~

Marinated Grilled Chicken Fajitas:

*Prep Time: 30 min. *Cook Time: 12-16 min.  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings: 6-8

Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 6 tbsp. oil
• 1/2 c. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 11/2 tbsps. chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8-12 Flour tortillas

Tools:

• Grill or grill pan
• Chef's Knife
• Cutting board
• 2 mixing bowls
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Whisk
• Vegetable grilling pan or foil

Directions:

1. To begin, you will need to add the oil of your choice to one of the mixing bowls.
2. Then, to that same bowl, you will add the lemon juice.
3. Next, add 3/4 of the chopped cilantro.
4. Now comes the Worcestershire Sauce.
5. Afterwards, the brown sugar.
6. Whisk that all together.
7. Before you add this marinade to the chicken, pour half of it in a separate cup.
8. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
9. Then add it to the marinade in the mixing bowl.  Make sure the chicken is coated well, cover, and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
10. Add the prepared veggies to the second mixing bowl.
11. Pour the reserved marinade over the vegetables.
12. Now it is time to head out to the grill!  You will want to turn the burners to high and allow the grill to heat up for 15 minutes.  Then brush down the grates with a wire brush and, using and old towel, oil the grates.
13. Now you can turn the burners to medium/high.  Place the chicken on one side and the
    vegetables on a grill pan or in a foil packet on the other.  Close the lid and let the chicken cook for 6-8 minutes.
14. Then turn the chicken over, toss the vegetables, close the lid and cook for another 6-8 minutes.
15. Remove the chicken and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
16. While the chicken is resting, throw some tortillas on the grill to warm up,
    turning them frequently.  When they are all toasty and warm, wrap them in a towel.
17. Now you can slice the chicken and place the peppers and onion into a bowl.
18. Serve with your favorite toppings and ENJOY!