Chicken Fajitas
July 31, 2023 • 0 comments
Whip up some magic in your kitchen with this easy and flavorful chicken fajitas recipe! Packed with vibrant colors and spices, it's a feast for the eyes and the palate. Don't shy away from adding that slice of jalapeno - it mellows out as it cooks, lending a gentle heat to the dish. 🌶️ Consider skipping the tortillas and turning this into a fajita bowl for a twist. Or try grilling the marinated chicken thighs whole, then slicing them up after for a smoky flavor. 🍗🔥 This dish is not just about feeding the stomach, but also about creating precious family memories one meal at a time. Let's champion home-cooked meals and family dinners because nothing brings us closer than good food and great company. 🏡💕
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- Servings: 4
Directions
- Slice chicken into ½-inch strips.
- In a medium bowl, mix together marinade ingredients.
- Add chicken and toss with marinade. Let stand for 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in skillet. Add onions and bell peppers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Sauté until tender. Remove from skillet.
- Add chicken with marinade to skillet, cover, and cook on medium heat until just done.
- Return bell peppers and onions to the skillet and simmer, uncovered, for a few minutes. (If it's still really juicy, cook on high until juices reduce.)
- Use tongs to place mixture in tortillas and top with toppings of your choice. The possibilities are endless!
Ingredients:
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced salt and pepper
- 6-10 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Marinade
- 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed juice of 1 lime ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- Rice and Beans (p. 126)
- Ranch Dressing (p. 92)
- chopped tomatoes guacamole
