Margarita Fajitas Chicken 🍹🌶️
Description:
This Margarita Fajitas Chicken recipe is a delightful homage to a dish savored at a local restaurant, infused with flavors reminiscent of summer evenings and Mexican cuisine. The marinade, a concoction of zesty lime juice and refreshing Corona beer, not only infuses the chicken breasts with vibrant flavors but also serves as a testament to the joys of outdoor grilling. Pair this delectable dish with a classic margarita or a fruity sangria for the perfect culinary escapade.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 526.5
- Fat Content: 21.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 92.8mg
- Sodium Content: 479mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 39.4g
- Fiber Content: 3.3g
- Sugar Content: 3.8g
- Protein Content: 36.4g
Ingredients:
- 12 oz Corona beer
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, cut into rings
- 8 flour tortillas
- Cheese, for topping
- Black olives, for topping
- Lettuce, for topping
- Salsa, for topping
- Sour cream, for topping
- Diced tomato, for topping
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a medium bowl, combine Corona beer, lime juice, and olive oil to create the marinade. |
| 2 | Add chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. |
| 3 | Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, adding a drizzle of olive oil. |
| 4 | Once the skillet is hot, add the marinated chicken strips, cooking until they are just starting to turn golden brown. |
| 5 | Add the sliced green peppers and onion rings to the skillet, allowing them to cook alongside the chicken until the chicken begins to blacken slightly, and the onions start to caramelize. |
| 6 | While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, warm the flour tortillas in a tortilla warmer or by placing them in a glass pie dish covered with a damp cloth and microwaving for approximately 2 minutes. |
| 7 | To assemble the fajitas, place 1 or 2 strips of chicken along with some grilled onions and peppers onto each tortilla. |
| 8 | Top the fajitas with your desired toppings, such as cheese, black olives, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, and diced tomato. |
| 9 | Allow your guests to customize their fajitas according to their preferences, creating a fun and interactive dining experience. |
Cooking Tips:
- For a smokier flavor, grill the chicken and vegetables outdoors during the summer months.
- Serve the Margarita Fajitas Chicken alongside traditional Mexican rice and beans for a complete meal.
- Don’t skimp on the toppings! The beauty of fajitas lies in their customizability, so be sure to offer an array of toppings for your guests to choose from.
Enjoy this tantalizing dish bursting with flavors of lime, Corona beer, and tender chicken, bringing the vibrant spirit of Mexican cuisine straight to your kitchen! 🍽️🎉
