Chicken Fajitas

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Mix the chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and rub on the chicken breasts.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer to a baking sheet, reserving the skillet, and bake until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a cutting board to rest, 5 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the reserved skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add the bell peppers, onion, garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are lightly browned, 8 minutes.
  8. Stir in the lime zest and 2 tablespoons water.
  9. Season with salt.
  10. Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in the oven, 5 minutes, then divide among plates.
  11. Slice the chicken.
  12. Top the tortillas with the chicken, bell pepper mixture, pico de gallo and cheese.
  13. Serve with lime wedges.
  14. Per serving: Calories 372; Fat 13 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol75 mg; Sodium 779 mg; Carbohydrate 33 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 32 g
  15. Photograph by Christopher Testani

chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, skinless, extravirgin olive oil, bell peppers, red onion, garlic, lime zest, corn tortillas, fresh salsa, cotija cheese

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chicken-fajitas-recipe2.html (may not work)

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