Chicken Fajita Stir-Fry
- 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest
- 1/4 whole Yellow Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Rum
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 3/4 teaspoons Cumin Powder (freshly Ground Preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoons Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 9 ounces, weight Boneless And Skinless Chicken Breast Or Chicken Thigh
- 4 ounces, weight Red Bell Pepper
- 4 ounces, weight Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1 whole Serrano Pepper
- 3/4 heads Yellow Onion
- 10 whole (5 1/2 In. Size) Corn Tortillas (gluten-free If Desired)
- 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Cilantro
- Cut chicken into approximately 3 inch long strips and put it into a dish.
- Set aside.
- Place all the fajita marinade ingredients (except cornstarch) into a food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture onto the chicken, and then mix well until the chicken strips are evenly coated with the marinade.
- Add cornstarch and mix briefly.
- Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cut peppers and yellow onion lengthwise into 18 to 1/4 inch wide strips.
- Cut the corn tortillas into 1/2 inch wide strips.
- Set aside.
- Heat a saute pan over high heat.
- Add half of the oil and heat until the pan is smoky hot.
- Wait for a few seconds until the oil is hot.
- Add peppers, yellow onion, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir-fry until they just start getting soft; approximately 2 minutes.
- Transfer the peppers and yellow onion onto a plate.
- Add the rest of the oil into the saute pan, and heat on high until the oil is hot.
- Add the chicken and marinade, and stir quickly and continuously until the chicken strips are almost cooked; approximately 2 minutes.
- Add corn tortilla strips into the pan, and stir-fry briefly with the chicken for approximately 1 minute.
- Bring the peppers and yellow onion back into the pan.
- Gently toss together with the chicken and tortilla.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/chicken-fajita-stir-fry/ (may not work)