authentic and easy chicken fajitas
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
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Step 1Combine marinade ingredients in a zip lock bag or plastic container
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Step 2Add Chicken, toss to coat and refridgerate for 2 hours
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Step 3Heat 2 tbsp of Olive Oil in cast iron skillet or regular frying pan
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Step 4Add Peppers and Onions and sprinkle with Cumin, Chile Powder and Salt
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Step 5Begin heating Tortillas in a dry frying pan on medium heat - about 30 seconds per side. Keep warm in foil or tortilla warmer
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Step 6Saute until tender, turning frequently to mix seasoning with veggies - about 5 mins
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Step 7Remove veggies and set aside
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Step 8Add remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to skillet/pan and heat for a few seconds
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Step 9Add marinaded chicken and cook until meat is 'white' all the way through - about 3-4 mins per side, depending on thickness
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Step 10Chop cooked chicken breasts into bite sized pieces, serve and enjoy with your favorite Mexican condiments!!
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Tacos & Burritos
Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#fajitas
Keyword:
#mexican
Keyword:
#mexican food
Keyword:
#Chicken Fajitas
Keyword:
#easy fajitas
Keyword:
#BBQ Fajitas
Keyword:
#grilled fajitas
Ingredient:
Chicken
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Dairy Free
Method:
Grill
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