Fajitas Recipe
Sizzling grilled peppers and onions with your choice of meat.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Vegetables
Tortillas and Toppings
Method
Marinating the Meat
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken breast to the marinade, ensuring it's well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking the Vegetables
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cooking the Meat
- 5
Grill the Chicken
In the same skillet or on a grill, add the marinated chicken breast. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assembling the Fajitas
- 6
Slice the Chicken
After resting, slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.
- 7
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet, warm the flour tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side.
- 8
Assemble the Fajitas
On each tortilla, layer the sliced chicken, sautéed bell peppers and onions, and top with sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, and salsa as desired.