Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions
Seasoned Chicken, bell peppers and onions, served in an edible tortilla bowl
(serves 2)
Ingredients:
1 large chicken breast
2 medium onions, sliced into thin strips (about 1 cup)
2 medium bell peppers, seeded and sliced into thin strips (about 1 cup)
4 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1 teaspoon chili powder (I use half a teaspoon of ground chipotle)
½ teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon paprika powder (sweet Hungarian or smoked Spanish, your choice!)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil for cooking (use a good quality oil like avocado or olive oil, I prefer extra-virgin olive oil)
Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions
1 large white onion, cut into strips
2 medium green bell peppers, cut into strips
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup water
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
For the spice mix:
4 tablespoons paprika
1/4 cup ground cumin
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more for extra heat)
For the chicken, peppers and onions:
3 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
juice from 2 limes
1/2 cup olive oil, divided into 1/4 cup portions
6 bell peppers (red, yellow, orange and green), sliced into strips
1 large yellow onion, sliced into strips
Season chicken with 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning.
In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes; set aside.
Add bell peppers and onions to the same skillet and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in chicken and remaining taco seasoning; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
Serve with tortillas.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 flour tortillas, warmed
Ingredients
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
