Chicken Fajitas

Category: Dinner
  •  1/3 c coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  •  2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
  •  1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  •  1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  •  1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  •  2 tablespoons lime juice (or juice of one lime)
  •  3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  •  1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into short strips
  •  salt
  •  black pepper
  •  1 medium bell pepper
  •  1 medium red onion
  •  6 tortillas (6-inch)
  •  toppings (sour cream, cheese, rice, etc.)
  1. Place spices, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a dish and whisk to combine. Add the chicken and turn to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Grill chicken in a frying pan with tall sides over medium heat; season with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until no pink is visible on outside of chicken.
  3. Toss onions and peppers with 1 T oil, then add to chicken. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and onions and peppers are limp and slightly browned.
  4. Heat a dry pan over medium-heat for tortillas. Heat tortillas for about 10 seconds per side; stack inside a clean towel to keep warm.
Published Dec 14, 2016