McCormick Recipe Inspirations - Garlic Lime Fajitas

I was one of the lucky Gather.com members to receive a sample of of the McCormick Recipe Inspirations. I didn't know which flavor I was going to receive, so I was very excited when mine arrived in the mail. I received the Garlic Lime Fajitas packet.

The Garlic Lime Fajitas package includes:

• 1 tsp minced GARLIC
• 1 tsp minced ONION
• 3/4 tsp ground CUMIN
• 3/4 tsp OREGANO LEAVES
• 1/2 tsp CILANTRO LEAVES
• 1/2 tsp BLACK PEPPER

What I needed:

• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1 medium sized bell and/or red pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• tortillas

I actually used steak instead of chicken, because I just happened to have steaks thawed out for dinner that night. We also added sliced olives, shredded cheese and rice. Hubby doesn't like lime, so I was a little nervous about what his reaction was going to be. I didn't tell him there was lime juice in it, he said they were "quite tasty!"


It was deliciously mouth-watering! This is a meal that our entire family enjoyed and I would definitely make it again. It's a complete meal all rolled up into one convenient hand-held and edible container! :) It's also a quick and easy meal to make as well, perfect for those busy nights or a last minute meal idea!






How to make Garlic Lime Fajitas:

1. Mix juices, oil, salt and spices in a small bowl. Set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture. Place meat in large bowl or plastic bag. Add remaining marinade: coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes, longer for added flavor.
2. Cook and stir meat in skillet on medium heat for 3 - 5 minutes until lightly brown. Remove from skillet. Add peppers and onions with remaining marinade and cook for 5 minutes. Return chicken to pan and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Spoon mixture onto tortillas and top with sliced olives, rice and shredded cheese, if desired.

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McCormick Recipe Inspirations come in six different varieties at $1.99 each:

• Apple and Sage Pork Chops
• Garlic Lime Fajitas
• Quesadilla Casserole
• Shrimp & Pasta Primavera
• Spanish Chicken Skillet
• Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Potatoes