Barbecue Chicken Skillet Fajitas Recipes

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BBQ CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Nothing says summer like BBQ chicken, but if you're looking for a new way to make it, look no further! This recipe is a Tex-Mex mashup of BBQ chicken and fajitas that is sure to be your new cookout favorite. Fajitas were originally made with skirt steak, but these days, we see it done with chicken, vegetables, seafood and so much more. The BBQ rub makes for tender, juicy and flavorful chicken. I love the addition of a poblano pepper to the charred pepper mix; it adds a bright and savory flavor pop. The sizzle sauce marries a traditional barbecue sauce with a double dose of bright acid from apple cider vinegar and lime. It's all topped with a generous drizzle of a smoky and spicy crema that ties the whole mashup together.

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound chicken tenders
3 tablespoons BBQ rub seasoning
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Maui or sweet onion, halved and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1 orange bell pepper, stemmed and seeded, then sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1 red bell pepper, stemmed and seeded, then sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1 poblano pepper, stemmed and seeded, then sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 cup crema
1 chipotle from canned chipotles in adobo, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Eight 6-inch flour tortillas
Avocado oil, for toasting the tortillas
Lime wedges
Kosher salt
Avocado slices
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Marinate the chicken tenders in a medium bowl by sprinkling the BBQ rub seasoning over the chicken to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers and salt. Toss to coat in the oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers and onions are softened and starting to char, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • While the onions and peppers are cooking, make the crema: Whisk together the crema, chipotle, adobo sauce and garlic salt. Set aside.
  • Prepare the sizzle sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, lime juice, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
  • Remove the peppers and onions to a bowl and set aside. Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil and the chicken. Sear until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Add the peppers and onions back to the skillet with the chicken. Toss to combine and cook until the vegetables are sizzling, about another minute. Add the sizzle sauce to the hot skillet, over the chicken and vegetables. Using tongs, toss to completely coat. Cook until the sauce starts to caramelize and the chicken is cooked through, another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • To serve: Heat the tortillas on a griddle pan lightly greased with avocado oil until warm. Stack in a tortilla warmer or wrap in foil or a clean kitchen towel as they are done.
  • Build the fajitas by placing the chicken topped with peppers and onions in the center of each tortilla. Squeeze some lime juice over the filling and season with salt. Top with the avocado, crema and cilantro. Serve.

CAST IRON CHICKEN FAJITAS



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When you don't want to grill outside, use a cast iron skillet on your stove top to create great-tasting chicken fajitas. You'll need a fairly large skillet, at least 12 inches or larger, to handle the chicken and all the vegetables. Just don't forget that last squeeze of lime juice over everything. It adds just the right touch! Serve fajitas with toppings like salsa, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

Provided by Bibi

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 medium bell peppers, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium lime, juiced
16 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Dry chicken with paper towels and pound to a uniform thickness of 1/2 to 3/4-inch thickness.
  • Combine cumin, chipotle chili powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, coriander, garlic, Mexican oregano, and pepper in a bowl. Divide spice mixture in half. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 of the spice mixture and rub on both sides of the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
  • Combine bell pepper slices, onion slices, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Stir vegetables until coated in oil, then sprinkle reserved spice mix over the vegetables. Stir until evenly coated; set aside.
  • Heat a dry 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the hot skillet. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until the chicken is nicely browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board.
  • Add seasoned vegetables to the same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • While vegetables are cooking, slice the chicken breasts into 1/2-inch slices, and add back to the skillet to continue cooking. Continue stirring and cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove skillet from heat and drizzle lime juice over all. Give one final stir and serve in warm flour tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1192.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

BBQ CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Try a new twist on the fajita using barbeque sauce. These are sure to impress all members of the family!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ fajita seasoning mix
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large onion, cut in half and sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups cut-up shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
10 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch; from 8.2-oz package), heated as directed on package

Steps:

  • Place fajita seasoning mix in gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag. Place vegetables in bag; seal. Shake vegetables until evenly coated.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir, scraping any seasoning mix from bottom of skillet, 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are almost crisp-tender. Stir in chicken and barbecue sauce. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes longer or until chicken and sauce are heated through.
  • Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 2 Fajitas, Sodium 1320 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

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