6th Street Fajita Tacos Recipe
Named after the famed entertainment district in Austin, TX | A trio of classic street tacos served in warm flour tortillas with fresh pico de gallo, queso cotija and lime-pickled radish.
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Ingredients
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Taco Filling
Pico de Gallo
Lime-Pickled Radish
Tacos
Method
Taco Filling
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breast and coat well with the spice mixture. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
Slice the bell peppers and onion. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a bit of olive oil and sauté the sliced veggies until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In the same skillet, add the marinated chicken breast. Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
Pico de Gallo
- 4
- 5
Season
Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and add salt to taste. Mix well and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Lime-Pickled Radish
- 6
Prepare the Radish
Thinly slice the radishes and place them in a small bowl.
- 7
Pickle the Radish
Add lime juice and salt to the radishes. Stir well and let them sit for at least 15 minutes to pickle.
Tacos
- 8
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet, warm the flour tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
- 9
Assemble the Tacos
Place a few strips of chicken on each tortilla, followed by sautéed vegetables, a generous scoop of pico de gallo, a sprinkle of queso cotija, and a few lime-pickled radish slices.
- 10
Serve
Enjoy the tacos warm with additional lime wedges on the side.