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Chicken Fajitas

Cultural Context

Fajitas originated in the Tex-Mex cuisine of the United States, but they are inspired by traditional Mexican cooking. The dish typically features grilled meat served with sautéed peppers and onions, wrapped in tortillas. It has become popular for its vibrant flavors and customizable nature, allowing for various fillings and toppings.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp paprika
4 tbsp achiote powder
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp garlic powder
Salt
Hot sauce (couple dashes)
½ cup lemon juice
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 red onion
1 pineapple, peeled and cored
3 tbsp mayo
3 tbsp sour cream
Juice from half a lime
Cilantro for garnish
¼ cup butter
Cotija cheese
Flour tortillas

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is typically less expensive.

1

Smoke the chicken breasts until cooked through.

2

Prepare the achiote butter by mixing melted butter, lemon juice, achiote powder, and hot sauce.

3

Drizzle the achiote butter over the smoked chicken as it sears on the plancha.

4

Skewer the smoked chicken and carve it off the skewer to fill the tortillas.

5

Char the red and green peppers and onion.

6

Caramelize the pineapple and add it to the fajitas.

7

Assemble the fajitas by filling the tortillas with smoked chicken, charred vegetables, caramelized pineapple, and top with lime crema, mayo, sour cream, and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

slicingsautéingseasoningmixingwarming

Equipment Needed

planchaskewers

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Also Known As

Fajitas de Pollo
Local Name: fajitas de pollo

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