Chicken Fajitas

Another of our go-to dinners and its just as good as at a restaurant. The hardest part of this dish is getting everything cut up and in the marinade. When you’re ready to eat, cooking takes only minutes. (See my confession at the end…)

1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus a few drops for sprinkling on the avocado
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 medium onions, peeled and cut into wedges
8 flour tortillas

1 large ripe tomato, cut into 1 inch chunks
1/2 ripe avocado, thinly sliced and sprinkled with a few drops of lime juice to prevent browning
1-1/2 cups Salsa

Optional – shredded cheese

Cut the chicken breasts across the grain into 1/4-inch slices. In a non-metal mixing bowl combine the lime juice, garlic, chili powder, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste and stir to mix. Stir in the chicken and vegetables (except avocado) and marinate for at least 1 hour. You can prepare the night before and keep in the fridge.

Grill the chicken and vegetables on a grill pan, or stir fry in a skillet over medium high heat until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender (not mushy). I like to throw the tomatoes in for the last minute just to warm. 

Just before serving, warm the tortillas until soft and pliable and place them in a napkin-lined bread basket. Place the tomato, avocado, and salsa in serving bowls.

To serve the fajitas, have each guest place a heaping spoonful of grilled chicken and vegetables on a tortilla. Spoon the tomato, avocado, and salsa on top and roll or fold the tortilla into a neat bundle for eating.

Suggested side dishes –

Refried Beans
Spanish Rice
Fresh Fruit

Another tough one, ey? 😉

OK, here’s my confession. I rarely get the stuff into the marinade. I throw the vegetables and marinade into the pan first to get the vegetables softened a bit. Then I throw the chicken in and cook through. Not quite as good, but still good.