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authentic and easy chicken fajitas

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Brad Nichols
@bmnich
Pleasantville, NY

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!!

(1 rating)
yield 4 -5
prep time 2 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For authentic and easy chicken fajitas

  • 1 1/2 lb
    boneless chicken breast
  • FOR THE MARINADE
  • 1 Tbsp
    mild chile powder - i prefer it from hatch, nm
  • 1 Tbsp
    cumin
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro - chopped
  • 1/4 c
    lime juice
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    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 Tbsp
    mild chile powder - i prefer it from hatch, nm
  • 1 Tbsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    salt
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 16
    tortillas - corn or flour

How To Make authentic and easy chicken fajitas

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