Mexico · Meat Dishes

Fajitas

30 min4 servings570 kcal

Strips of marinated meat seared at high heat with charred onions and peppers, served sizzling on a hot plate with warm tortillas.

Fajitas

Ingredients

  • chicken fillet500 g
  • bell peppers2
  • onion1 large
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp
  • lime juice1
  • wheat tortillas8 small
  • ground chili1 tsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • paprika1 tsp
  • garlic powder1 tsp
  • onion powder1 tsp
  • salt1/2 tsp
  • black pepper1/4 tsp
  • sour cream, guacamole, salsaoptional

Method

  1. 1Mix all the spices for the marinade in a bowl.
  2. 2Cut the chicken fillets into thin strips and mix with the marinade. Allow to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  3. 3Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
  4. 4Heat a skillet with vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  5. 5Return the chicken to the skillet, mix with the vegetables and heat for 1-2 minutes. Drizzle with lime juice and stir. Serve hot in warm tortillas with sour cream, guacamole or salsa.