Fajitas are a popular Mexican dish that typically consists of grilled strips of meat (commonly beef or chicken) served on a flour or corn tortilla. The meat is often marinated for flavor and tenderness, then cooked alongside bell peppers and onions. Fajitas are usually accompanied by various condiments such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese, allowing diners to customize their wraps to their liking.
Recipe for Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers (preferably different colors), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 8 flour tortillas
Condiments:
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Shredded cheese
Appliances and Special Utensils:
Instructions:
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken slices to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- While the chicken marinates, slice the bell peppers and onion.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard excess marinade) and cook in the pan for 5-6 minutes on each side or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and slightly charred. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil if needed and toss in the sliced bell peppers and onion.
- Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Assemble the Fajitas:
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds or in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips, if not already sliced.
- Serve the chicken and vegetables hot with warm tortillas and the various condiments.
This meal is interactive, customizable, and perfect for a family dinner or gathering, allowing everyone to create their own combination of flavors.