Coastal Living Chicken and Beef Fajitas

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 1
Coastal Living Chicken and Beef Fajitas for a Mexican treat
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

18 min

Ready In

33 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder ( optional )
1 cup Italian dressing
6 skinned and boneless chicken breast halves
4 lbs flank steaks
20 flour tortillas , warmed
sour cream , shredded lettuce , shopped tomato , shredded Cheddar cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
543
Sugar
8g
Fat
25g
Coastal Living Chicken and Beef Fajitas are a Mexican-inspired dish that has become popular all around the world. Made with grilled chicken and flank steak, these fajitas are a perfect combination of protein and vegetables, making them a balanced and healthy mealoption. This recipe is easy to follow and will give you restaurant-quality fajitas in the comfort of your own home. They are great to serve to friends and family at gatherings or just for a casual dinner.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to 400°F.
2.Combine first 7 ingredients and Italian dressing in a bowl.
3.Place chicken and flank steak into a 12- x 9-inch baking dish; pour the mixture over the chicken and steak.
4.Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
5.Remove the chicken and steak from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade.
6.Grill chicken and steak for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until done.
7.Remove chicken and steak from the grill; cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
8.Cut chicken and steak across the grain into thin strips.
9.Serve chicken and steak in tortillas topped with sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and cheese.

PROS

Coastal Living Chicken and Beef Fajitas are a perfect balanced meal and great for any occasion.
They are easy to make and have a great taste.

CONS

These fajitas are not recommended for people with health issues related to red meat and who are lactose intolerant.
Eating too much of these can lead to high cholesterol or other health problems in predisposed individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein and is low in fat. Beef, on the other hand, is a good source of iron and protein, but it is high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Vegetables used in this recipe contain vital nutrients and fiber that contribute to overall good health. Eating fajitas with whole wheat tortillas instead of white flour tortillas is a better choice for those who are diabetic.

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