Description
These Chicken Fajitas are a flavorful and easy-to-make grilled dish featuring tender marinated chicken breasts or skirt/flank steak seasoned with a zesty homemade marinade. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering, the fajitas are served sliced with traditional toppings like tortillas, sour cream, salsa, and lettuce for a delicious Tex-Mex experience.
Ingredients
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Marinade
- ½ cup bottled Italian dressing
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- â…™ tsp garlic powder (about a pinch)
- â…™ tsp chipotle seasoning (about a pinch)
Main
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs) or 2 lbs skirt/flank steak
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, chili powder, ground cumin, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and chipotle seasoning until well combined. This creates a flavorful marinade to infuse the meat.
- Marinate the Meat: Pour the marinade into a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Add the chicken breasts or skirt/flank steak to the bag, seal it tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor penetration.
- Grill the Meat: Preheat your grill. For chicken breasts, grill for 15 to 18 minutes until thoroughly cooked. For skirt steak, grill about 3 minutes per side for medium rare. For flank steak, grill approximately 8 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the grilled meat from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Then, slice diagonally into ¼-inch-thick strips for serving.
- Serve: Arrange the sliced meat on a platter and serve with warm tortillas and your favorite fajita accompaniments such as sour cream, salsa, and shredded lettuce for a complete, delicious meal.
Notes
- Marinate the meat overnight if possible for more intense flavor.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the meat on a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Adjust chili powder and chipotle seasoning levels to control the heat intensity based on your preference.
- Letting the meat rest after grilling ensures juicier fajitas.
- Serve with warm flour or corn tortillas and a variety of toppings like guacamole, shredded cheese, and diced onions for more options.
