Grilled chicken fajitas

  Grilled chicken fajitas

                                                         

Grilled chicken fajitas are a delicious and flavorful dish that's perfect for a casual meal with family or friends. Here's a basic recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Fajitas:

• 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced (use a mix of colors for visual appeal)
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• Olive oil for cooking
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:

• Flour tortillas
• Sour cream
• Salsa
• Guacamole
• Shredded cheese
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Lime wedges

Instructions:

• In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients: olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

• Add the sliced chicken to the marinade, making sure each piece is coated. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or ideally, a few hours.

• While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sauté until the vegetables are slightly softened and have some char marks. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

• In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Place the chicken strips in the hot skillet and cook for a few minutes on each side until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.

• Once the chicken is cooked, add the sautéed bell peppers and onions back to the skillet. Toss everything together to combine and heat through.

• Warm the flour tortillas according to the package instructions.

• Serve the grilled chicken and vegetable mixture on the warm tortillas. Top with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

• Roll up the tortillas and enjoy your delicious homemade grilled chicken fajitas!

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, or shredded lettuce. Enjoy your flavorful and satisfying meal!