{"id":7559,"date":"2021-02-03T13:55:43","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T20:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/?post_type=recipes&p=7559"},"modified":"2021-12-02T11:50:53","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T18:50:53","slug":"chicken-fajitas","status":"publish","type":"recipes","link":"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/recipes\/chicken-fajitas\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Fajitas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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These chicken fajitas go great wrapped up in a whole grain tortilla and topped with avocado slices! Try some brown rice and black beans on the side for a complete meal!\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Main Course<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>6<\/span> (2 fajitas)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>
  • 2<\/span> large<\/span> chicken breasts<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\/4<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> salt<\/span> divided in half<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> large<\/span> bell peppers<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> large<\/span> yellow onion<\/span> 1\/2 sliced, 1\/2 diced<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> Tablespoon<\/span> avocado oil<\/span> olive oil or canola oil <\/span><\/li>
  • 1\/2 <\/span> bunch<\/span> cilantro<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> medium<\/span> limes<\/span> sliced into wedges<\/span><\/li>
  • 12<\/span> medium<\/span> whole wheat tortillas<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    Fajita Seasoning<\/h4>
    • 1\/2<\/span> Tablespoon<\/span> chili powder<\/span><\/li>
    • 1 <\/span> teaspoon<\/span> cumin<\/span><\/li>
    • 1 <\/span> teaspoon<\/span> garlic powder<\/span><\/li>
    • 1\/2<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> onion powder<\/span><\/li>
    • 1\/2<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> paprika<\/span><\/li>
    • 1\/2<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> black pepper<\/span><\/li>
    • 1\/8<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> cayenne pepper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

      Instructions<\/h3>
      • Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Place chicken breasts in a gallon size plastic bag and, using a meat tenderizer, pound the chicken breasts until they are thin.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Sprinkle 1\/8 teaspoon of salt over each chicken breast. Place them in the fridge for 30 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Wash the counter and utensils that touched the raw chicken. Wash hands with soap and water after handling raw chicken.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Scrub the onion with a clean vegetable brush under cold running water. Gently rub pepper under cold running water.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • In the meantime, slice bell peppers and onions. Set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • In a small bowl, combine chili, cumin, garlic, onion, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne. Mix, then set seasoning aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • In another bowl, combine diced onions and chopped cilantro. Mix and place in fridge.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • After thirty minutes, get chicken out of the fridge and pat it dry. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Season chicken breasts on both sides with 2\/3of the seasoning mix.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Add oil to skillet, then add chicken breasts. Cook one side for 8 minutes, then other side for 4 minutes. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0F.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Wash the counter and utensils that touched the raw chicken. Wash hands with soap and water after handling raw chicken.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Take a paper towel and wipe off most of the oil from the skillet. Leave just a bit of oil in the skillet to cook vegetables.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Return skillet to stove, add onions, and cook for about 10 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • While onions cook, slice chicken breasts into cubes. Set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Once onions start to caramelize, add bell peppers and rest of the seasoning mix, and cook for another 10 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • While fajita veggies continue to cook, warm up tortillas if desired in a separate skillet. Set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • When veggies are cooked, turn off heat and begin assembling fajitas. In tortillas, add a layer of chicken, fajita veggies, and onion\/cilantro mix. Add a squeeze of lime over fajitas before eating.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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