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Platter of grilled chicken tenders.
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Mexican Grilled Chicken

Mexican Grilled Chicken is a quick and easy grilling recipe made with our homemade fajita seasoning. Great for making tacos, wraps, casseroles and soups for family favorite meals.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: fajita chicken tenders, grilled chicken tenders, Mexican chicken
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 577kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • cup fajita seasoning

Instructions

  • Prepare a grill fire or pellet grill to 300°. We used competition pellets for the pellet grill.
  • Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and coat with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with fajita seasoning, tossing to coat.
  • Place chicken tenders onto the grill and cook with the lid closed.
  • Cook 15- 20 minutes cooking until chicken reaches 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
  • Remove from grill and serve immediately.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, turning after a few minutes to heat from both sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1767mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g