Ingredients
Equipment
Method
For the fajita chicken:
- Combine the 2 chicken breasts, juice from 1 lime, the 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, the 2 cloves chopped garlic, the 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, the 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the 1 teaspoon dried oregano, the 1 teaspoon salt, the 1 teaspoon cumin, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat chicken breasts. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour or up to a day in advance.
- 30 minutes before grilling remove chicken from the refrigerator. Heat outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Clean and brush grates with oil. While grill is heating, toss the 1 large onion, and 2 bell peppers in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken and vegetables on the preheated grill, draining & discarding any excess marinade. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through with beautifully charred grill marks. The vegetables may take a few minutes longer. Grill them until they are lightly charred and tender.
- Let cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
For the nachos:
- Heat oven to 450°F and arrange rack in upper third of oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a layer of chips on the bottom, top with half of the chicken and vegetables, half of the black beans and half of the cheese. Repeat the layering; chips, chicken, beans, and cheese.
- Bake on the upper third rack until cheese is fully melted and just browning at the edges (8–10 minutes). Broil 30–60 seconds for extra bubbly spots.
- Remove and top with remaining ingredients. Serve with dollops of sour cream and pickled onions, if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
- Bake on the upper third rack at 450°F until cheese is fully melted and just browning at the edges (8–10 minutes). Broil 30–60 seconds for extra bubbly spots.
- No grill? Sear marinated chicken and peppers/onions in a hot skillet until charred, or roast on a sheet pan at 450°F, then dice.
- Serving tip: Finish with a generous squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro for brightness.
- Use sturdy, restaurant‑style tortilla chips so they don’t crack under the toppings.
