Fajita Stuffed Chicken

Fajita Stuffed Chicken

Fajita Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts, butterflied or pounded
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Himalayan sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh salsa
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, fresh cilantro, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Mix half of the spice mixture in a bowl with the bell pepper and onion. Lay the chicken flat and fill with the bell pepper, onion, and spice mixture.
  4. Roll the chicken tightly, securing with toothpicks if needed. (Soak the toothpicks in water first to prevent them from burning)
  5. Brush chicken with the remaining spice mixture, ensuring the chicken breasts are well covered.
  6. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, turning every 4 to 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the chicken fajitas topped with fresh salsa and cilantro.

Serving Size = 3 ounces of chicken with 2 teaspoons of marinade