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Chicken Fajitas
A poultry version of an otherwise well known
meat dish. The name "fajitas" refers to
the type of meat used in the traditional version. You can use boneless
skinless chicken if you wish but you'll get a bit less flavor.
chicken fajitas photo by:
Mission Foods
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Makes: 6
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N G R E D I E N T S
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup lime juice
1 cup tequila
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 garlic cloves; minced
1 whole jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chile powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 lb chicken breasts
10 flour tortillas
3 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large bell pepper; cut into strips
1 large onion; cut into strips
1 large tomato; cut into chunks
I N S T R U C T I O N S
In a glass bowl or baking dish, combine 1/2 cup oil,
lime juice, tequila, tomato paste, garlic, jalapeno, salt, chili powder, and
cumin. Blend well. Add chicken, cover, and marinate in refrigerator at least
6 hours or overnight.
Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil. Bake 15 minutes while
preparing fajitas.
Remove chicken from marinade. In a large, heavy skillet
over medium-high heat, heat 3 tablespoons oil. Add chicken and cook, stirring
constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is done. Add bell pepper and
onion and cook 3 minutes more along with tomatoes, just until vegetables are
crisp-tender.
Serve with tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and grated
cheese.
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