Grilled Chicken Fajitas in 30 Minutes

I’m calling you out Chilies. Chicken fajita from scratch in less than 30 minutes from starting to get the ingredients out to serving (28 minutes really) and including heating the grill. Mine tastes better.


Editor’s Note: Originally Published June 14, 2010. Last Updated May 16, 2018.

You’ve seen the recipes, but you never try them. You know the recipes on the packing material of your new toy. But this time, it was just what I was thinking of anyways. I simplified the technique and cut the cooking time on the veggies, or they would be burnt toast. And the chicken took a few more minutes then the recipe stated. All these are corrected in my version.

I have a new toy, the La Plancha Cast-Iron Griddle. An early Father day present from my wife. This is made for the grill, stove top or oven.

My Rating

A high 4 or lower 5. I was in the mood for Mexican and just love it.

Recipe notes for Grilled Chicken Fajitas

You could do this on the stovetop with a skillet. There are other griddles made for grills also. Add some cumin if you want spicy.

This recipe is unusual in that the grill lid is left open.

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Preheat grill with griddle in place on high.

In a medium bowl whisk all marinade ingredients together.

Clean and cut chicken.

Add chicken to the marinade. Mix well and let sit at room temp for at least 10 minutes. Refrigerate if not being used within 30 minutes.

Cut onion and peppers and coat with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

After grill is preheated for at least 10 minutes. Place vegetables on the griddle and occasionally stirring, cook about 6 minutes until starting to brown and softening. Grill lid should be open for this recipe. If browning too fast, turn down the heat. Move to cooler part of the grill.

Place chicken on the griddle and cook for about 6-8 minutes until cooked well. Stir every few minutes along with the veggies. You should be able to cut the chicken with a wooden spoon when done and an internal temperature of 165.

Then mix in vegetables and stir well. Serve.

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30 minute Grilled Chicken Fajitas

I'm calling you out Chilies. Chicken fajita from scratch in less than 30 minutes from starting to get the ingredients out to serving (28 minutes really) and including heating the grill. Mine tastes better.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Author: Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

Course : Main Course

Cuisine : Mexican

Keyword : Family, Summer, Tasty

Servings/Adjust Amount: 4

4

Ingredients

• 2 Skinless boneless chicken breast - cut cross grain about 1/2 inch thick

Marinade

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 cloves garlic - minced
• 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Veggies

• 1 onion sliced - large yellow 1/2 inch thick
• 2 peppers - seeded and sliced about 1/2 inch thick
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil - enough to coat the peppers and onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For serving:

• 8-10 warm corn or flour tortillas
• Guacamole
• salsa

Instructions

• Preheat grill with griddle in place on high.
• In a medium bowl whisk all marinade ingredients together. Clean and cut chicken. Add chicken to the marinade. Mix well and let sit at room temp for at least 10 minutes. Refrigerate if not being used within 30 minutes.
• Cut onion and peppers and coat with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• After grill is preheated for at least 10 minutes. Place vegetables on the griddle and occasionally stirring, cook about 6 minutes until starting to brown and softening. Grill lid should be open for this recipe. If browning too fast, turn down the heat. Move to cooler part of the grill.
• Place chicken on griddle and cook for about 6-8 minutes until cooked well. Stir every few minutes along with the veggies. You should be able to cut the chicken with a wooden spoon when done. Then mix in vegetables and stir well. Serve.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition does not include serving ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

30 minute Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 65mg22%

Sodium 670mg28%

Potassium 157mg4%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 300IU6%

Vitamin C 70.1mg85%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition is for one serving. Number of servings is stated above and is my estimate of normal serving size for this recipe.

All nutritional information are estimates and may vary from your actual results. This is home cooking, and there are many variables. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.

If you like this recipe or find it useful, the pleasure of a nice 4 or 5 rating would be greatly appreciated.

Originally Published June 14, 2010.