Chicken Fajitas like Mama Ninfa’s
Description:
A relatively quick and easy recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner. These Chicken Fajitas taste similar to the renowned Ninfa Fajitas—a beloved dish from a popular restaurant.
Recipe Category: Chicken Breast
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Mexican, Healthy, < 30 Mins
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 999.6
- Fat Content: 32.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 210.4mg
- Sodium Content: 2912.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 87.2g
- Fiber Content: 6.1g
- Sugar Content: 6.7g
- Protein Content: 82.7g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless skinless chicken breasts | 2 1/2 |
| White wine | 3 |
| Butter | 6 |
| Soy sauce | 1 |
| Garlic | 2 |
| Fresh ground black pepper | 1 |
| Flour tortillas | 20 |
| Onions | 1 |
| Pico de gallo | NA |
| Tomatoes | NA |
| Green bell pepper | NA |
| Soy sauce (for marinated onions) | 2 |
| Onions (for marinated onions) | 1/4 |
| Chiles (for marinated onions) | 2 |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Grill/Broiler:
- Get your grill (indoor or outdoor) ready or preheat the broiler.
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Prep the Chicken:
- Pound the chicken breasts until they reach a thickness of 3/4 inch, then set them aside.
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Heat the Skillet:
- Heat a heavy skillet over high heat for 3-4 minutes.
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Make the Sauce:
- Pour the white wine into the skillet and boil for 1-2 minutes to let the alcohol evaporate.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Stir in soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper, cooking until just combined for about 1 minute.
- Add butter and stir until melted.
- Remove skillet from heat.
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Coat the Chicken:
- Dip the chicken breasts into the sauce, ensuring they’re thoroughly coated.
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Grill/Broil the Chicken:
- Place the breasts 3-4 inches from the heat source (or on an indoor grill).
- Cook for a few minutes until done to your liking.
- Remove from the heat and let sit for about 5 minutes.
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Slice the Chicken:
- Slice the breasts into slim, finger-length strips.
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Assemble the Fajitas:
- Arrange a platter with the chicken strips and accompany it with tortillas, onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, tomatoes, and bell pepper rings.
- Let everyone build their own fajitas by filling tortillas with chicken and garnishes.
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Marinated Onions:
- In a small saucepan, reduce the white wine to 1 cup.
- Add soy sauce and chiles, then stir.
- Place onions in a medium bowl and pour the marinade over them.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Serve the onions cold as a garnish or heat them in a double boiler and serve warm.
- Marinated onions can be stored for at least 10 days.
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Fajitas like Mama Ninfa’s, packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion! 🌮🍗
