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All » Grapefruit Chicken Fajitas with Texas Red Grapefruit Salsa

Grapefruit Chicken Fajitas with Texas Red Grapefruit Salsa

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With citrus season winding down here in the Rio Grande I wanted to squeeze in one last citrus recipe.  Grapefruit chicken tacos with grapefruit salsa add a cooling punch to our current hot Texas nights.      

The chicken is marinated in grapefruit juice with oregano and grilled until juicy and tender. 

No grill.

No worries feel free to grill on a grill pan indoors or bake. 

Serve with your choice of flour or corn tortillas.  The salsa adds a tad heat to your tacos with the  jalapeno seeds removed, but if you crave more heat simply keep the seeds and mince the jalapeno.                  

 

I also think diced avocado would add a great touch to this salsa, or in my mom’s case she loves thick slices of avocado in a warm tortilla.  A spoon of this salsa over the top and you have a great meatless meal.  This recipe comes from one of my favorite Texans, Robb Walsh. Enjoy! Sweet Life  

Grapefruit Chicken

by Robb Walsh

The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook

serves 6

4~7ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons ground Mexican Oregano

Juice of 2 Texas Red grapefruits

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt and pepper

6 flour or corn tortillas

Texas Red grapefruit salsa (recipe follows)

Pound the chicken breast flat between two sheets of plastic wrap. Combine the garlic, Mexican oregano, juice from 1 grapefruit, and olive oil in a mixing bowl. Add the chicken breasts to the mixture and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the marinade.

Heat the grill. Season the breasts with salt and pepper and grill over hot coals for 2 minutes on each side. Move the chicken to a cooler part of the grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, basting with the juice from the second grapefruit, until cooked through. Heat the tortillas on the grill, turning often. Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board and slice them into long strips. Place the tortillas, grapefruit salsa, and other condiments such as chopped lettuce or black olives. Invite your guest to make their own fajita tacos.

Texas Grapefruit Salsa

by Robb Walsh

The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook

makes 2 cups

2 Texas red grapefruits

1 medium tomato, chopped fine

1 cup diced green, red, and yellow bell pepper in any combination

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

3 tablespoons chopped red onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

salt to taste

Supreme the grapefruit and dice the sections. Combine with the other ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Allow to mellow for 30 minutes in the refrigerator for the flavors to combine.

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CONGRATS to ZIBI!! you are the winner of the Poteet, Texas giveaway!! Please send me your info  and I will happily send your prize!!

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Comments

  1. Zibi says

    May 3, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    Thank you Bonnie! I never win anything, so I completely forgot I even entered 🙂
    Can’t wait to try the strawberry honey.

    Your grapefruit creations always sound so good… This is no exception 🙂

    Reply
  2. Kristi Rimkus says

    April 30, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    I’ve made citrus salsas, but never with grapefruit. I’ll be this would be awesome with fish!

    Kristi

    Reply
  3. FOODESSA says

    April 28, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    Every so often lately, I’ve been eating grapefruit as an afternoon pick me up since I can never really have it at breakfast so close to my thyroid pill.
    Having it used this way into a fajaita sound incredibly appetizing.
    Btw…the bowl is too adorable…puts the spirit into your lovely post ;o)

    Flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    April 28, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    What a lovely salsa. The grapefruit takes it to another level. This is a great dish to keep in mind for Cinco de Mayo. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary

    Reply
  5. Claudia says

    April 28, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    Echoing comments about the refreshing use of grapefruit (and those Texas ruby reds are the best). It has a touch of winter (citrus) but the colors and the lightness are all about spring. Kind of like our spring – a touch of both seasons.

    Reply
  6. 5 Star Foodie says

    April 28, 2011 at 2:40 am

    I love the idea of marinating chicken in grapefruit juice, the flavors must be amazing and the salsa sounds wonderfully refreshing!

    Reply
  7. Krista says

    April 28, 2011 at 1:44 am

    I LOVE this beautiful dish!! What a splendid way to grill chicken. Oh my, I’m salivating just thinking about it. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Simply Life says

    April 28, 2011 at 12:44 am

    oh that salsa looks so fresh and full of flavor!

    Reply
  9. Cooking in Mexico says

    April 28, 2011 at 12:33 am

    I often make fruit salsas with mango, pineapple or papaya, but I have never used grapefruit. It sounds very refreshing, with a nice, tart edge. Thanks for the idea.

    Kathleen

    Reply
  10. Magic of Spice says

    April 27, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    Oh I agree, some avocado and this salsa and I would be most happy 🙂 What a beautiful salsa and such color, gorgeous!

    Reply
  11. Juliana says

    April 27, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    Wow, this salsa with grapefruit looks delicious, not only the colors but the flavors as well…great meal. Hope you are having a great week 🙂

    Reply
  12. Lucy @ The Sweet Touch says

    April 27, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    This looks delicious! I’m posting a crispy fried avocado salad sometime today or tomorrow that would go perfectly with this! My Cinco de Mayo menu is starting to come together:D

    Reply
  13. Blond Duck says

    April 27, 2011 at 11:11 am

    I’ve got that cookbook! It’s awesome!

    Reply
  14. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    April 27, 2011 at 9:41 am

    That looks delicious and can I just that I love your green cow salsa holder too! 😀

    Reply
  15. Mandy - The Complete Cook Book says

    April 27, 2011 at 3:56 am

    This is the most incredible sounding meal and I love the idea of adding avo. This definitely gets my taste buds dancing around.
    🙂 Mandy

    Reply
  16. fattydumpling says

    April 27, 2011 at 1:41 am

    This looks beautiful! However, believe me I have tried, and will try many more times, but grapefruit and avocado is…something that I still have to learn to love, sadly. But I will learn, I will!

    Reply
  17. Parsley Sage says

    April 26, 2011 at 10:45 pm

    That is one sexy looking cow. Cause of the super hot salsa, obviously. Brilliant post. Well done 🙂

    Reply
  18. sensiblecooking says

    April 26, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    Oh Bonnie, even though it was snowing a minute ago here. This recipe surely took me to warm summer. I love citrus, salsa out of it even better.

    Reply
  19. Jessica says

    April 26, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    huge success here! They look so good and perfect for Cinco de Mayo here in a couple of days! So fresh with the salsa!

    Reply
  20. Sara @ Saucy Dipper says

    April 26, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    Hahaha. That cute cow dish has me laughing. Love the colors of the salsa. I’m definitely craving citrus lately, so I think some salsas are in order.

    Reply
  21. Amanda Hill says

    April 26, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    Oh my, these look delicious! Think I’ll need to try this one myself. Look forward to reading more of your blog.

    Reply
  22. Josh says

    April 26, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Yum! I will be making these… like tomorrow.

    Reply
  23. Heather @girlichef says

    April 26, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Gorgeous! I’ll take 3 tacos, por favor. And I totally adore your little cow salsa/condiment dish. Want it.

    Reply
  24. Joanne says

    April 26, 2011 at 11:01 am

    Grapefruit is one citrus that I can’t get enough of and i love seeing it in fun, new recipes! The acid from it, paired with the fatty avocado, would be a match made in heaven!

    Reply
  25. yummychunklet says

    April 26, 2011 at 1:29 am

    Grapefruit. That’s an interesting citrus addition since I’m so used to lime. I’m willing to give this a shot!

    Reply
  26. Tabitha says

    April 25, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Mmm, this is such a fresh and original idea. I love making tacos and burritos at home, but they tend to fall into the chunky-salsa-and-meat category. Thanks for thinking outside the mango and bringing us sweet and sour grapefruit salsa! So refreshing!

    Reply
  27. Rosa says

    April 25, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    Lovely! So fresh and delicious tasting. My kind of food.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  28. Belinda @zomppa says

    April 25, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    What a fresh, delicious salsa!

    Reply

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