The Myth of Chicken Fajitas & the Best Mexican Restaurant Recipe

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.

Cut the green, red, and yellow bell peppers into strips.

Slice the onion into strips.

Cut two jalapenos for added spice.

Debone the chicken thighs, removing skin and excess fat.

Cut the chicken thighs into strips, about half an inch thick.

Preheat the Plancha (griddle) until hot.

Add olive oil to the Plancha.

Place the chicken strips on the Plancha and spread them out.

Season the chicken with your favorite seasoning while it cooks.

Cook the chicken until it's browned and the color changes, about a couple of minutes.

Scrape up the fond (brown bits) from the Plancha to incorporate into the chicken for extra flavor.

Add the sliced onions to the chicken on the Plancha and stir.

Once the onions start to soften, add the bell peppers and jalapenos to the mix.

Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is fully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

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