Life Changing Chicken Fajitas

Your family will luv this chicken fajita. Made with the marinaded chicken that’s seared in butter it’s a life changing chicken fajita experience, enjoy.

 

Life Changing Chicken Fajitas

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts sliced into 1in bite-sized strips
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice or the juice of one lime
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 Tbsp butter for searing chicken
  • 3 colorful bell peppers (red, green and orange or yellow) sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt to season the veggies
  • 12 6in Fajita size flour tortillas
  • 1 cup Colby Jack cheese shredded optional (Do it)

For Garnish:

  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Lime wedges
  • Chipotle Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a medium sized bowl add chicken.
  2. Add marinade ingredients: juice of one lime, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp liquid smoke, cumin, Kosher Salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chopped cilantro, minced garlic. Mix together and combine well.
  3. Let chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. In a large cast iron skillet heat 2 Tbsp vegetable oil on medium high heat.
  5. Once oil is shimmering add chicken pieces smooth side down (Don’t overcrowd pan). Sear for about 2 minutes until bottom is beautifully blackened.
  6. Add 1 Tbsp butter to the pan and move around until melted.
  7. Flip chicken pieces over into the butter. Allow to sear another 2 minutes or until juices run clear. Work in batches.
  8. Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  9. Add 2 more Tbsp of vegetable oil to the skillet on medium high heat.
  10. Once hot add veggies. Add 1 tsp Kosher Salt and mix together well and wooden spoon scraping up all the delicious chicken pieces from the pan.
    Pour over any leftover marinade.
  11. Saute for 2-3 minutes or as long as you desire.
  12. Return chicken to the skillet, mix well and remove from heat.
  13. Heat tortillas. Sprinkle cheese on bottom of tortillas if using.
  14. To build Fajitas add chicken, veggies and your favorite toppings. Serve with cilantro lime rice, black beans and lime wedges.

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