Garlic ‘N Lime Chicken Fajitas

These chicken fajitas have a mild garlic flavor with just a hint of lime.

Makes 4 servings

Prep time: 20 min
Marinating time: 3 hrs
Cooking time: 8 min

Ingredients:

• Marinade Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• Fajitas Ingredients:
  • 4 (5-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips
  • 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas or 4 pita breads, cut in half, warmed
• Toppings Ingredients:
  • Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • Sour Cream
  • Chopped tomato
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa

Directions:

1. In a large resealable plastic food bag, combine chicken broth, lime juice, vegetable oil, basil, garlic, and hot pepper sauce.
2. Add chicken strips. Tightly seal bag. Turn bag several times to coat chicken.
3. Place bag into 13x9-inch pan. 
4. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 3 hours or overnight. 
5. Drain chicken; discard marinade.
6. Place chicken, green pepper and onion in 10-inch skillet.
7. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink (8 to 10 minutes).
8. Serve chicken mixture in warm tortillas with toppings, as desired.

Alan's Kitchen Tip

If serving fewer than 4 people, prepare fajita chicken mixture as directed. Freeze leftover mixture in portions desired for future meals. Prepare desired number of tortillas and toppings needed for each meal.

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