Pollo Fajitas

Name: Pollo Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 dash hot pepper sauce; 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; ½ lemon, juiced

Rating: 4.45 stars

1,243 Ratings
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Chicken thighs are used in this recipe, but boneless, skinless breasts could be used instead. Be careful not to overcook, as the result could be rather dry chicken. Serve with warm flour tortillas, salsa and sour cream.

By Teresa C. Rouzer

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

30 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Place chicken in sauce, and turn once to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for several hours.

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Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken strips to the pan, and saute for 5 minutes. Add the onion and green pepper, and saute another 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with lemon juice.

Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

210 calories; protein 27.6g; carbohydrates 5.7g; fat 8.3g; cholesterol 113mg; sodium 343.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (858)

Most helpful positive review

Miss Tina

11/07/2007

Wow, I cant believe that 2 out of the 3 top reviews for this recipe are so negative! I think the people who rated those reviews as "helpful" never even tried this recipe! SHAME ON YOU!!!! IT IS GREAT! I prepared the recipe as recommended, but with chicken breasts. And i have to say I totally loved it! I was worried about such a short cooking time for the chicken, but it turned out just right. And that splash of lemon at the end, incredible, dont leave it out! Hope that you try this, you wont regret it! Read More

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DOMSMUM

12/30/2003

I thought the soy sauce in fajitas was a little strange but because of all the wonderful reviews I put my doubts aside. I shouldn't have. This was an odd tasting fajita. Slightly oriental in flavor. I'm from the Southwest and I've had a lot of good versions of fajitas. These are not good. Read More

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2 star values: 28
1 star values: 18

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Miss Tina

11/07/2007

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04/17/2007

This is the best fajitas recipe I have found. I substituted about 1/2 T of lime (instead of the lemon) and added it to the marinade. I also let the meat simmer in the juices - this makes sure that it won't be dry but juicy instead. Read More

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DOMSMUM

12/29/2003

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CHATNOIR

09/10/2005

The ingredients for this recipe seem odd for fajitas, but the chicken is outstanding. I have used this recipe 3 times and the entire family loves it. I do not add the hot sauce, we don't have any, and I double the garlic, we love garlic. I am doing a low carb diet, so I top a salad with the chicken and use tomato salsa as the dressing. It is full of flavor and very yummy. Greate recipe! Read More

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I'm nuts too

02/09/2004

Hmmmmm. I've been craving Mexican food for sometime now. My honest opinion would be that these were not bad but not great either. In my opinion and it IS just an opinion the marinade would be much much better if the oil & lemon juice were added to it. I added my veges to the marinade as well. With a lil doctoring this is a 5 but I rate a 3 for a decent recipe. No offense Teresa mind you this is just my opinion which may mean nothing to you others! Thanks for posting! Read More

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LaFinDuJour

02/09/2007

I took the advice for 'more spice' and added some cumin sirachen hot sauce some cracked peppercorns and a little bit of lime juice to the marinade. This added just the right amount of spice to the dish. I too was sceptical about the worcestershire and soy sauce but it does work; especially with the addition of the aforementioned spices. Read More

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trooworld

03/09/2007

These were delicious but I made quite a few changes we don't eat meat: no chicken I added about 3 portabello mushrooms caps (sliced) 1 zucchini 1 yellow crook-necked squash I used lime instead of lemon and I doubled the marinade (and didn't marinate the veggies just added the marinade to the skillet). Truly delicious. We made burritos out of it adding sour cream. Read More

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Alicia Capozzi

09/05/2007

Excellent!! I used it to marinade my thighs and then baked it all together!! We didn't have wraps so I just made black beans and rice and served with the chicken thighs. Read More

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Kidd

05/25/2007

The flavour of the marinade was incredible and you don't need to let it sit for a long period of time. Read More

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Pollo Fajitas

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Calories: 209.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 55 %

carbohydrates: 2 %

dietary fiber: 6 %

sugars:

fat: 13 %

saturated fat: 9 %

cholesterol: 38 %

vitamin a iu: 7 %

niacin equivalents: 110 %

vitamin b6: 36 %

vitamin c: 50 %

folate: 6 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 15 %

potassium: 13 %

sodium: 14 %

thiamin: 14 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Alicia Capozzi

09/05/2007

Excellent!! I used it to marinade my thighs and then baked it all together!! We didn't have wraps so I just made black beans and rice and served with the chicken thighs.

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Kidd