Chicken for Fajitas

Name: Chicken for Fajitas
Prep time: 10 minutes + 4 hours marinating
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: Boneless Chicken Thighs, Skin On; Red Onion; Minced Cilantro; Lime; Olive Oil; Kosher Salt; Ground Cumin; Garlic Powder

By @seattlehanddoc

Updated: 4/23/2025

4 hours 30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes + 4 hours marinating Serves 10

Ingredients (8)

5 pounds chicken thighs
½ red onion, minced
½ cup minced cilantro
4 limes, squeezed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1½ tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder

Directions

Place chicken thighs in a large bowl; add red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, cumin, and garlic powder and mix until evenly coated. Refrigerate and let marinate for 4 to 5 hours.
Preheat a grill and cook chicken until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken reads 165°F (74°C).
Let it rest, then chop, and enjoy!

Dietary Information

Dairy-Free

Lactose-Free

Gluten-Free

Egg-Free

Peanut-Free

Tree Nut-Free

Soy-Free

Fish-Free

Shellfish-Free

Nightshade-Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts

1 Serving

Macro Total Goal

Protein 28% 30%

Carbs 3% 40%

Fats 69% 30%

Positive Nutrients

Protein 37.9g

75.9% DV

Dietary Fiber 0.4g

1.5% DV

Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g

37.8% DV

Monounsaturated Fat 18.8g

42.8% DV

Vitamin D 6.8mcg

34% DV

Iron 2.2mg

12.3% DV

Vitamin B12 1.4mcg

58.6% DV

Calcium 30.2mg

2.3% DV

Vitamin B6 0.8mg

48.4% DV

Magnesium 47.1mg

11.2% DV

Vitamin C 6.2mg

6.9% DV

Vitamin A 250.3mcg

27.8% DV

Thiamin B1 0.2mg

15.3% DV

Riboflavin 0.3mg

26.1% DV

Negative Nutrients

Trans Fat 0.2g

Exceeds DV

Sugars 0.8g

1.6% DV

Saturated Fat 10.8g

54.2% DV

Sodium 884.3mg

38.4% DV

Carbohydrates 3.9g

1.4% DV

Total Fat 41.9g

53.8% DV

Cholesterol 222.3mg

74.1% DV

Chicken for Fajitas

Ingredients (8)

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