Judi's Chicken Fajitas and Fiesta Menu
- Chicken Fajitas
- 16 Boneless skinless chicken thighs (Many people prefer breast meat, but thighs will be juicy, flavorful and moist)
- 2 packages of Grillmates Baja Citrus Marinades, made according to package instructions using orange juice
- Grated Pepperjack or Mexican shredded cheese
- 2 bunches cilantro, chopped
- 2 white onions, chopped
- Green Chile Salsa (Recipe posted in My Cookbook - "Semi-Homemade Green Salsa")
- La Tortilla Facoty homemade style Corn Tortillas
- Guerrero Flour Tortillas (We like fajita size)
- In a large sauce pan, mix together the beans and jalapenos.
- Start heating on low
- Remove chicken from refrigerator.
- Put Spanish rice casserole in a preheated 325F (160C) oven to heat.
- Chop tomatoes for the salad.
- Remove "prepped" salad from refrigerator.
- Add tomatoes, shredded cheese, and pepita seeds to the salad.
- Add black olive slices, if using.
- Heat barbecue to high.
- (You will reduce temperature)
- Cook chicken thighs on high for a few minutes then turn to medium to continue cooking.
- Discard the marinade.
- Barbecue thighs for approximately 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
- Don't overcook!!
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- When thighs are finished, remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
- After that, sliced into thick strips of about 1 inch wide.
- Put in foil pan and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Heat tortillas on a gas stove or in microwave using a tortilla warmer.
- On the buffet table, lay out the bowls of shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, chopped onion, and green chile salsa.
- Put heated tortillas next to these, as well as sour cream, if you are using.
- Put foil pans to Rice, chicken, and pan of bean on the serving table.
- Add the dressing to the salad and top with 1/2 package of the Tortilla Strips.
- Toss and add additional dressing as necessary.
- Use remaining 1/2 package for people to top their own salad with more strips.
- Put on buffet table.
- Pour yourself a cool, refreshing Skinny Margarita and enjoy your delicious Fiesta dinner and your friends!
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Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/judis-chicken-fajitas-fiesta-me-54281 (may not work)