chili lime roast chicken fajitas

Name: Chili Lime Roast Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) coriander; 1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 6 - 7 pound(s) roasting chicken; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 2 - limes; 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1/2; 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/2; 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2; 1 large onion, cut into 1/2; 2 tablespoon(s) cilantro, fresh; 6 - 8 - flour tortillas; - mexican blend shredded cheese; - sour cream

(1 RATING)

48 Pinches 10 Photos

Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

Cullowhee, NC

Updated on Apr 3, 2012

Really good wrapped in tortillas with onions, peppers & mexican blend cheese.

Rate

prep time 25 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method ---

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
1 teaspoon garlic powder
6 - 7 pounds roasting chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
2 - limes
1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1/2
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/2
1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2
1 large onion, cut into 1/2
2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh
6 - 8 - flour tortillas
- mexican blend shredded cheese
- sour cream

How To Make chili lime roast chicken fajitas

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, 1 tsp salt, coriander, oregano & garlic powder.

Step 2

Quarter 1 lime; place in chicken cavity.
Step 3

Place chicken in large roating pan. Brush chicken with oil.
Step 4

Sprinkle chicken with spice mixture. Roast 1 hour.
Step 5

Meanwhile, grate 1 tsp zest & squeeze 3 Tbsp juice from remaining lime into large bowl. Add peppers, onion & remaining 1/4 tsp salt; toss to coat. Let pepper mixture stand at room temperature while chicken is roasting.
Step 6

Arrange pepper mixture around chicken in pan. Continue roasting until chicken is no longer pink near bones, about 1 hour.
Step 7

Debone chicken into container with pan drippings. Toss pepper mixture with cilantro; add to another containerr. Heat tortillas according to package directions. Serve chicken & peppers with pan juices, cheese, sour cream & tortillas.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Comment & Reviews

Comments and reviews are disabled on unpublished recipes.

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes