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Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups
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Chicken Roll-Ups Recipe

Fajita-inspired Chicken Roll-Ups are easily made with pounded and marinated chicken breasts filled with thinly sliced bell peppers before baking.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups, Chicken Roll-Ups
Servings: 6 chicken roll ups

Ingredients

  • 3 large chicken breasts or 6 thinly sliced chicken breast fillets
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Zip-lock bag
  • ½ green bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • ½ orange bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • ½ red bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • Toothpicks
  • Fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • First whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, Italian seasoning and salt. Set aside.
  • If you were lucky enough to find and purchase pre-sliced chicken breast fillets, then ignore the next step; otherwise, keep reading. If using three thick, non-sliced chicken breasts, slice them horizontally into 2 even slices and pound the chicken using the firm side of a meat tenderizer until you reach an even thickness of approximately 1/4-inch*
  • Place the chicken and the marinade in a large ziplock bag, making sure the chicken is completely coated. Seal the bag completely and allow the chicken to marinate for at least one hour to overnight.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a large baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper or non-stick spray.
  • Working one at a time, place 4-6 bell pepper slices in the middle of your chicken cutlet and roll up as tightly as possible without  damaging the meat. Secure with a toothpick or two and place seam-side-down on your prepared baking sheet. Repeat this step until all chicken cutlets have been rolled.
  • Brush the tops of each rolled chicken with remaining marinade and bake, uncovered, for approximately 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear * (discard any remaining marinade that has not been used).
  • Serve with beans, fresh corn or a side of rice.

Notes

*Chicken tenders may also work if that's all you have, but they will be harder to roll-up and keep in place. That said, just use a couple more toothpicks :) *Cooking time will vary depending on size and thickness of chicken used.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 302mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 54.4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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