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Quick Fajita Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Quick Fajita Chicken

8 ingredients 12 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

229
Calories
32g
Protein
4g
Fat
15g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • Marinade:
  • 1 tbsp chile powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • salt to taste

Directions

1

In small bowl, combine chile powder, cilantro, brown sugar subs, pepper and cumin.

2

Whisk to combine.

3

Rub mixture into chicken tenders.

4

Let marinate for 1 hour in refrigerator.

5

Preheat george foreman grill.

6

When hot, spray with nonstick spray.

7

Place chicken tenders on grill and close top.

8

Cook for 4 minutes.

9

Check for doneness.

10

If so, remove.

11

If not, cook for 1 more minute.

12

Cut up and serve in tortillas with sour cream, guacamole, grated cheese and any other of your favorite condiments.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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