Zesty Lime Chicken Fajitas: Flavor-packed Mexican Delight! 🌶️🍗

Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Description: Dive into the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these sizzling Chicken Fajitas. Tender strips of chicken breast, caramelized onions, and zesty garlic are enveloped in a medley of spices, encased within warm flour tortillas. Serve them alongside fresh salsa, creamy avocado slices, and tangy sour cream for a fiesta of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds!

Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 flour tortillas
• 2 chicken breasts, deboned and cut into 3 x 1/4″ strips
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Debone the chicken breasts and cut them into 3 x 1/4″ strips. Set aside.

2. Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the lime juice, tomato sauce, salt, cumin, pepper, and chili powder to make the sauce. Set aside.

3. Cook the Chicken Mixture: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips, sliced onion, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for about 6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are caramelized. Drain any excess liquid.

4. Add the Sauce: Stir in the prepared sauce and cook for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

5. Warm the Tortillas: Meanwhile, heat the flour tortillas according to the instructions on the packet.

6. Assemble the Fajitas: Place a generous portion of the chicken mixture in the center of each warm tortilla. Fold the edges towards the center, creating a neat package.

7. Serve: Serve the chicken fajitas with fresh salsa, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream on the side.

Salsa Recipe:

• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salsa: In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, finely chopped onion, chopped green chilies, and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Chill: Cover the salsa and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.

3. Serve: Remove the salsa from the refrigerator, stir well, and serve alongside the chicken fajitas for a burst of freshness.

Enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite of these homemade Chicken Fajitas, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends and family! 🌮🎉