Skillet Sauce Fajitas Recipes

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HOMEMADE FAJITA SAUCE



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You won't be able to resist this homemade fajita sauce that works as a marinade for raw meat, AND a sauce to turn leftover cooked meat into instant fajitas. Use it with chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp. Used with permission from Food.com

Provided by Diana Johnson

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 clove garlic, (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons avocado oil, or oil of your choice
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh or bottled
1/3 cup A.1. Original Sauce

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
  • Marinade 1 1/2lbs raw meat for at least 2 hours.
  • Or mix with cooked meat and heat on the stove.
  • Cook marinated raw meat as desired on the grill or in a pan on the stove.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, ServingSize 4 Servings, Sodium 1202 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS



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This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAST IRON CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Marinating the chicken is an absolute must. Then cooking in a cast iron skillet results in mouth-watering fajitas. Serve with tortillas and your choice of toppings, such as salsa, guacamole or avocado, sour cream, or fresh-squeezed lime juice.

Provided by Yoly

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breast and toss until well coated. Cover bowl and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts to the hot skillet, reserving the marinade. Cook until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet, slice, and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet and add onion, bell peppers, and reserved marinade. Cook until vegetables are soft and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken back to the skillet, stir, and cook until warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 664.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

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