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    Home » Main Dishes » Chicken & Turkey

    Updated: Feb 1, 2021 · Published: Feb 23, 2017 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Tequila Lime Chicken Fajitas

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    Nothing says fiesta like this recipe for fresh, flavorful Tequila Lime Chicken Fajitas! 

    Chicken fajitas in pan with tortillas.

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    Fajitas are always a crowd-pleaser, but this simple and flavorful recipe for Tequila Lime Chicken Fajitas is one of my favorites. Why? Because the marinade does all the heavy lifting the day before, seasoning and tenderizing the chicken. A quick spin on the stovetop is all that’s left to do when it’s time to eat.

    How easy is this marinade? Basically all you need to do is dump a handful of flavorful ingredients in the blender (think fresh cilantro, tart lime juice, spicy jalapeño and, of course, tequila), blend until smooth and pour over the sliced chicken. The chicken can bathe in the tequila lime marinade all day long soaking up all the spices and flavors.

    Make-Ahead Tip: Slice your veggies the day before and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to cook the fajitas. That little bit of prep work helps the meal come together quickly - a huge help when entertaining.

    You can either grill the chicken and veggies in a grill pan or sauté them on the stovetop, if you prefer. (I like to cook my chicken and vegetables separately so my veggies stay crisp-tender, but that’s just me.) All that remains before diving into these Tequila Lime Chicken Fajitas is to warm the tortillas and assemble a few different fajita toppings, like sour cream, lime wedges and avocado.

    Of course, no fajita fest is complete without a glass of these golden margaritas or pitcher of these raspberry palomas. Plus don’t forget the chips and guacamole!

    A close up of chicken fajitas in grill pan.

    Recipe

    Tequila Lime Chicken Fajitas

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    Update your Taco Tuesday with these tasty Tequila Lime Chicken Fajitas.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Additional Time 8 hours hrs
    Total Time 8 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 412 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    Marinade:

    • ½ cup gold tequila
    • 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 1 jalapeno seeded
    • ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
    • 2 cloves garlic

    Fajitas:

    • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
    • 2 bell peppers seeds removed and sliced into thin strips
    • 1 large onion sliced into sections
    • Canola oil
    • Salt and pepper
    • Tortillas
    • Sour cream optional
    • Lime wedges optional
    • Avocado slices or guacamole optional

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    Instructions
     

    • Combine all marinade ingredients in a blender and mix until throughly combined. Add chicken to a large ziploc bag and pour marinade over chicken. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
    • Preheat grill pan to medium high heat.
    • Remove chicken from Ziploc bag and discard remaining marinade. Toss bell peppers and onion with a small amount of canola oil. Add your desired amount of salt and pepper. Cook chicken until no longer pink. Remove from pan and keep warm. Cook peppers and onions until they are crisp-tender.
    • Warm tortillas according to package directions. Serve with optional sour cream, lime wedges, avocado slices or guacamole.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 552mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    Hi, I’m Anna, a former corporate communications nerd turned food fanatic. Turns out I like cooking for others A LOT more than explaining HR policies to them. C’mon over!

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    Comments

    1. Josie says

      April 07, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      These fajitas look so colorful and yummy, and this is coming from a Texas girl! 🙂 Beautiful food photography too!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 08, 2015 at 1:52 pm

        Thanks, Josie!

        Reply
    2. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

      April 07, 2015 at 9:11 am

      What a lovely and simple way to make fajitas. I've got a bottle of tequila sitting in my liquor cabinet and a couple of frozen chicken breasts - this could be happening soon!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 08, 2015 at 1:52 pm

        It definitely should, Laura!!

        Reply
    3. Judit & Corina @Wine Dine Daily says

      April 30, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      Love grilled fajitas and of course a splash of Tequilla makes it taste even better 🙂
      Cheers,
      J+C

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 01, 2014 at 7:01 am

        Couldn't agree more. Thanks, ladies!

        Reply
    4. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

      April 29, 2014 at 11:10 am

      All fajitas should be made with tequila! Olay!

      Reply
    5. Liz@Virtually Homemade says

      April 28, 2014 at 8:05 am

      I love anything Tequila or Fajita! Looks amazing 🙂

      Reply
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