Spicy Chicken Fajitas with Chipotle Lime Crema
Hot and spicy fajitas are a classic Tex-Mex dish, inspired by the cuisine of the Tejanos residents in the Southwest. These Spicy Chicken Fajitas have bonafide fiesta flavor!
PREP TIME
6 hours and 50 minutes
COOK TIME
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INGREDIENTS
36
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
- 222 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, (large) or 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1-21-21-2 Yellow Bell Pepper, or red, sliced
- 8-128-128-12 Cassava Flour Tortillas - Siete Foods
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Coarse-Dijon Mustard (Noble Made)
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1.5 tsp1.5 tsp1.5 tsp Ground Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Salt
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Chipotle Powder
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp dried Oregano
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Hickory Liquid Smoke
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Sour Cream
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1-2 Tbsp1-2 Tbsp1-2 Tbsp Lime Juice
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Salt
- .25-.5 tsp.25-.5 tsp.25-.5 tsp Chili Powder, chipotle
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Cilantro, finely chopped
- Mexican Cheese Blend, shredded
- Guacamole, Freshor avocado, Fresh sliced
- Onion, diced
- Salsa
- Tomato, chopped for garnish
- Black Beans
- Cilantro
- Lime Juice
- Mexican Rice (Red Rice)
Marinade ingredients
Chipotle lime crema ingredients
Toppings (optional)
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients.
- Whisk until well incorporated.
- Set aside 2 tbsp of the marinade for the peppers.
- Slice chicken breast horizontally to create four fillets.
- In a large freezer bag, toss and coat the chicken fillets and marinade.
- Allow the chicken to marinate up to 6 hours or overnight in the fridge.
- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle chile powder, lime juice, salt, and cilantro in a small bowl. Seal and refrigerate until needed.
- Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a medium size skillet to medium high.
- Sear one side of the chicken until charred.
- Flip and cover for 4-5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
- Remove chicken from heat and allow to rest 2-3 minutes.
- Slice chicken into thin strips or cubed to bite size pieces.
- In the same skillet, add and the reserved 2 tbsp of marinade to cook the bell peppers. Sauté the bell peppers until tender. In a small pan or toaster oven, lightly toast tortillas until golden brown.
- To serve, layer the tortillas with chicken, bell peppers, and additional toppings. Top the fajitas generously with chipotle lime crema and enjoy!
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Entrées Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 707 |
| Fat: | 50 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 39 g |
| Protein: | 28 g |
| Cholesterol: | 195 g |
| Sodium: | 3036 mg |
| Fiber: | 3 g |
| Sugars: | 23 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |
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