Description
Juicy Grilled Chicken Fajitas made with a bold Italian dressing marinade. Perfect homemade fajitas for an easy Mexican dinner that tastes better than restaurant.
Ingredients
1/2 cup bottled Italian dressing
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/6 tsp garlic powder
1/6 tsp chipotle seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 lb skirt/flank steak
Instructions
1. Whisk together the first 8 ingredients.
2. Pour marinade into a large zip-top freezer bag and add chicken or steak. Seal and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. Grill chicken 15–18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. For skirt steak grill 3 minutes per side. For flank steak grill about 8 minutes per side.
5. Remove from grill and let rest 10 minutes.
6. Slice diagonally into 1/4-inch strips.
7. Serve with warm tortillas, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, and desired toppings.
Notes
Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
Slice against the grain for tenderness.
You can cook in a grill pan if outdoor grilling is unavailable.