Chicken Fajitas
Here’s another one of our faithful recipes. We make fajitas all the time. It is another must have recipe, especially if you live in West Texas or if you don’t and need a Mexican food fix.
You can also make the chicken in bulk and put it in the fridge. It keep well and makes killer nachos or on-the-go burritos.
Chicken Fajitas
makes enough for 2 people
2 chicken breasts
1/2 onion, julienned
1/2 bell pepper, julienned
1/2 serrano pepper, minced
your favorite fajita seasoning
1 lime
6 corn or flour tortillas
extras:
rice, refried or pinto beans
chopped cilantro
sour cream
Season the chicken breasts liberally with your favorite fajita seasoning.
Put some oil or butter into a saute pan and heat on medium high heat. When hot add your chicken breasts and cook for 3 1/2-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Set aside to rest.
Pour your onion, bell pepper and serrano pepper into the pan with the chicken juices and cook until soft. Remove from pan.
Squeeze lime juice over both the chicken and onion/pepper mix
Cut the chicken into cubes or strips however you prefer.
Warm 2-3 tortillas in the microwave for about 10 seconds and fill with the chicken, peppers and onion, and any extras that sound good to you.
Serve immediately with a side of rice and beans.