Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 small limes, juice of
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp salt
3 large bell peppers, varied colors, sliced into strips
1 large onion, sliced
1 tsp dried oregano
10 small flour tortillas
Fajita Toppings:
Sour Cream
Avocado, sliced
Limes, cut into wedges
Salsa
Shredded Cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Step1: Heat the grill to a high heat (about 400 degrees F), and make sure grates are oiled and clean.
Step2: Pound chicken breast to an even thickness by placing between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound with a heavy rolling pin or meat mallet.
Step3: Combine the juice of 2 limes, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt in a large zip close bag and shake to combine. Add in the chicken breasts and let marinade for at least 15 minutes.
Step4: Grill the chicken over the hot grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Let rest for 5 minutes under foil before slicing into strips.
Step5: Meanwhile, heat a large cast iron skillet or non-stick skillet over high heat until it’s smokin’ hot. – Toss in the peppers and onions (no oil is necessary), and let cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers and onions are charred and tender-crisp. Add in the oregano and cook until fragrant.
Step6: Serve the grilled chicken with the charred peppers and onions along with warm tortillas and all the toppings you desire. Enjoy!