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Chicken fajita in flour tortilla with avocado and cheese on wooden board

Chicken Fajitas

Deborah
The chicken and vegetables are juicy and full of flavour, then customise the end result with your choice of toppings!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large chicken breast (approx. 300g), butterflied and sliced into strips
  • 2 peppers any colours, deseeded and sliced
  • 1 red onion thickly sliced
  • 4 flour or corn tortilla wraps

For the marinade:

  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning – shop bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 lime juice only
  • 2 to 3 drops tabasco sauce (optional)

To serve (optional):

  • sour cream (I use reduced fat!)
  • salsa – shop bought or  homemade
  • avocado slices or guacamole
  • grated cheese or cotija (see Notes)

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken, peppers and onion in a large plastic bowl, add the marinade ingredients. Stir well to combine and then set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or frying pan over a high heat until smoking (around 5 minutes). Add the marinated chicken, peppers and onions and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Toast the wraps over a gas flame for 10 seconds on each side, or warm through in the microwave.
  • Serve with your choice of optional sides…and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cotija cheese is a Mexican cheese that is similar to feta with a crumbly texture and salt flavour.   It’s difficult to get locally, so I use feta instead.
  • Swap out the chicken for strips of beef or steak, or leave out meat entirely and add some more veg for a vegetarian option.
  • This chicken fajita recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

 

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