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Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas with Grilled Onions Recipe

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas with Grilled Onions Recipe

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Ingredients:

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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
6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
3 large poblano chiles, seeded , 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

Directions:

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-inch 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2193.77 Kcal (9185 kJ)
Calories from fat	640.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	71.12g	109%
Cholesterol	139.24mg	46%
Sodium	3216.93mg	134%
Potassium	1502.92mg	32%
Total Carbs	295.08g	98%
Sugars	4.06g	16%
Dietary Fiber	17.17g	69%
Protein	93.94g	188%
Vitamin C	66.6mg	111%
Vitamin A	1.8mg	59%
Iron	41.2mg	229%
Calcium	232.7mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	242.5 Kcal (1015 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.86g	109%
Cholesterol	15.39mg	46%
Sodium	355.6mg	134%
Potassium	166.13mg	32%
Total Carbs	32.62g	98%
Sugars	0.45g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.9g	69%
Protein	10.38g	188%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	111%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	59%
Iron	4.6mg	229%
Calcium	25.7mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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