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Sunday, March 1, 2015

Cilantro-lime Chicken Fajitas With Grilled Onions

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 3 large fresh poblano chiles, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips
  • 3 large yellow bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips
  • 2 red onions, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Recipe

  • 1 prepare barbecue (medium heat). puree first 5 ingredients in processor. season marinade with salt and pepper.
  • 2 place chicken breast halves in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. pour 1/3 cup marinade over; turn to coat. arrange poblano chiles, bell peppers, and onions on large rimmed baking sheet. pour ½ cup marinade over; turn to coat. sprinkle chicken breasts and vegetables with salt and pepper. reserve remaining marinade.
  • 3 grill chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. grill vegetables until tender, turning frequently, about 15 minutes for onions and 12 minutes for poblanos and bell peppers. grill tortillas until charred, about 1 minute per side.
  • 4 transfer chicken to work surface; slice crosswise into strips. fill tortillas with chicken and vegetables; drizzle with reserved marinade. serve with optional toppings.

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