Recipe: Chicken Fajitas
Description: 🇲🇽 Bringing the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your kitchen, these Chicken Fajitas are a delightful blend of tender chicken, aromatic garlic, zesty onions, and colorful peppers, all sizzling together in a tantalizing mix of spices. Inspired by a recipe shared by a Mexican friend, this version adds a twist with a fajita seasoning mix for an extra burst of flavor. Quick and easy to make, these fajitas are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 1/4 onion
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green pepper
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 chicken tenderloin
- 1 packet fajita mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 63.8
- Fat: 0.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 21.9mg
- Sodium: 27.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.8g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 1.6g
- Protein: 9.5g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. |
| 2 | Stir in the garlic and onions, cooking until they turn red and release their aromatic flavors, creating a fragrant sofrito base. |
| 3 | While the sofrito is cooking, prepare the green pepper by slicing it into strips, then add them to the pan alongside the garlic and onions. |
| 4 | Once the peppers are in the pan and sizzling, it’s time to prepare the chicken. Slice the chicken breast and tenderloins into thin strips. |
| 5 | Add the sliced chicken to the pan with the peppers, onions, and garlic, allowing everything to cook together until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. |
| 6 | Sprinkle the fajita seasoning mix evenly over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to coat everything in the flavorful spices. |
| 7 | Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the chicken to absorb the delicious seasoning. |
| 8 | Once everything is heated through and coated with the fajita mix, your Chicken Fajitas are ready to be enjoyed! Serve hot with tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and your favorite toppings for a complete fiesta of flavors. |
Tips:
- For added heat, sprinkle in some chili powder or cayenne pepper when adding the fajita mix.
- Customize your fajitas with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, or fresh cilantro.
- Make it a complete meal by serving the fajitas with rice and beans on the side.
- To save time, you can use pre-sliced chicken or a store-bought fajita seasoning mix.
Enjoy your flavorful Chicken Fajitas and let the fiesta begin! 🎉
