Tangy Chicken Fajitas Recipe
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Tangy Chicken Fajitas

By: Janet Schaufele 
"Different flavor from the usual chicken fajitas, but very tangy! If desired, serve with warm tortillas, fresh picante sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, rice and beans!!!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (157)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 (.7 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
  • 3 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

Directions

  1. In a large glass bowl combine the oil, vinegar, lime juice, and dry salad dressing mix. Mix together. Add chicken strips, onion and bell pepper. Cover dish and refrigerate. Marinate for 3 to 6 hours.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil. Remove chicken, onion and bell pepper from marinade and saute in oil until chicken is cooked through (juices run clear) and onion is translucent.

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FOOTNOTE

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 257 | Total Fat: 18.8g | Cholesterol: 34mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2005 by jnystph9   view full review
I make this all the time! I do however use bottled italian dressing in place of the vinegar,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by TINKERBELL926   view full review
I REALLY LOVED THESE BUT I DIDNT QUITE FOLLOW THE RECIPE...INSTEAD OF USING OIL AND VINEGAR I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2003 by MYGIRLS1187   view full review
This was a great recipe. I made it for my daughter's birthday party-25 people!! It was a big...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by Lisa Marie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
One of my favorite's, been making this recipe for a few yrs now. I always marinate over night....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by Krista L.   view full review
I made this for a fajita cook-off that I did. And it won! Also I grilled them instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by jwallacemiller   view full review
This is spectacular! Use 6 inch tortillas instead of 10 inch or the whole thing falls apart. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2005 by KICIA13   view full review
Waaaay too much vinegar and I didnt even marinate it for as long as it called for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by LIZBETH06   view full review
The flavor is very different from the normal fajita taste, but it's very good. If you like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2005 by favabeens   view full review
This was ok...it was definitely easy and quick, but the vinegar overpowered the dish. Would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by MATTRUTTER   view full review
The best fajitas I have ever tasted, excellent flavor. Add some fresh made guacomole and it...

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