authentic and easy chicken fajitas

Pleasantville, NY
Updated on Oct 15, 2014

My kids' favorite meal. I make these on my BBQ with a cast iron grill insert. I fell in love with the flavor of chiles (fresh and powdered) from Hatch, NM during a trip to AZ a few years ago, and they are now the staple in all my Mexican cooking. Note this recipe is made with 'mild' chile powder and is not spicy - which works perfectly for the kids! If you have regular chile powder from the store or prefer more heat, adjust the amounts to your own tolerance. If you need a quick and fabulous Guacamole to go with this - check my recipes for the one that is always served at my house! Enjoy!!

prep time 2 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Grill
yield 4-5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast
  • FOR THE MARINADE
  • 1 tablespoon mild chile powder - i prefer it from hatch, nm
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro - chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • FOR THE VEGGIES
  • 1/2 - sweet green pepper - sliced into strips
  • 1/2 - sweet red pepper - sliced into strips
  • 1 - large spanish onion - sliced into strips
  • 1 tablespoon mild chile powder - i prefer it from hatch, nm
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 16 - tortillas - corn or flour

How To Make authentic and easy chicken fajitas

  • Step 1
    Combine marinade ingredients in a zip lock bag or plastic container
  • Step 2
    Add Chicken, toss to coat and refridgerate for 2 hours
  • Step 3
    Heat 2 tbsp of Olive Oil in cast iron skillet or regular frying pan
  • Step 4
    Add Peppers and Onions and sprinkle with Cumin, Chile Powder and Salt
  • Step 5
    Begin heating Tortillas in a dry frying pan on medium heat - about 30 seconds per side. Keep warm in foil or tortilla warmer
  • Step 6
    Saute until tender, turning frequently to mix seasoning with veggies - about 5 mins
  • Step 7
    Remove veggies and set aside
  • Step 8
    Add remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to skillet/pan and heat for a few seconds
  • Step 9
    Add marinaded chicken and cook until meat is 'white' all the way through - about 3-4 mins per side, depending on thickness
  • Step 10
    Chop cooked chicken breasts into bite sized pieces, serve and enjoy with your favorite Mexican condiments!!

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