Chicken Fajitas - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 lb chicken tenders (or chicken boneless skinless breasts halves cut into uniform strips)
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 lime zest
1 tablespoon chili powder (go wild and try ancho or chipotle)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 garlic cloves, chopped
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, sliced (red or yellow)
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 - 1 cup cilantro, chopped (to taste)
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
Toppings
salsa
guacamole
cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
sour cream
avocado
Preparation
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Marinate the chicken in the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper for 30 minutes.
Grill the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side. (This may, also, be pan grilled; cook through.).
Heat the oil in a pan. Saute the onions until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add the peppers; saute until the peppers are tender, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Remove from heat and mix in the cilantro. Top warmed tortilla with chicken, pepper & onion mixture and any topping desired.
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