Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas w/Grilled Onions
Fire up the grill for some sizzlin’ sassy fajitas!
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup olive oil
5 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/4 tsp ancho chile powder (Fairway)
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 large poblano chiles, seeded, cut into 3/4" wide strips
1 large yellow bell-pepper, seeded, cut into 3/4" wide strips
1 large red bell-pepper, seeded, cut into 3/4 " wide strips
1 large red onion, sliced into 1/2" rounds
12 8" flour tortillas
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: purchased salsas, guacamole, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and chopped serrano chiles
Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Puree first 5 ingredients in processor. Season marinade with salt and pepper.
Place chicken in 13x9x2″ glass baking dish. Pour 1/3 cup marinade over; turn to coat. Arrange poblanos, bell peppers, and onions on large rimmed baking sheet. Pour 1/2 cup marinade over; turn to coat. Sprinkle chicken and vegetables with salt and pepper. Reserve remaining marinade.
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.
Transfer chicken to work surface; slice crosswise into strips. Fill tortillas with chicken and vegetables; drizzle with reserved marinade. Serve with toppings.
