August 28, 2021

Fajitas – Mexico

Origin :-

Fajita is a Tex-Mex, Texan-Mexican American or Tejano, diminutive term for little strips of meat cut from the beef skirt, the most common cut used to make fajitas. Fajitas are one of the ultimate dishes when it comes to Mexican cooking. They are ideal for dinner with friends and family, as they are easy to prepare, easy to share and never fail to stir up an appetite.

Ingredients :-

1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano	4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice	4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned	1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin	1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned	1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder	1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup chopped onion	1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

Method :-

In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, sauté peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm.
Drain chicken, discarding marinade.
In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan, heat through.
Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half.
Serve with toppings as desired.