Lunch Fajitas Recipe
Your choice of chicken or steak served with rice, beans, sour cream, a salad and three warm flour tortillas.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Rice and Beans
Toppings
Method
Preparation
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Prepare the Beans
If using canned black beans, rinse and drain them. Heat them in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Prepare the Chicken or Steak
If using chicken, slice the chicken breast into thin strips. If using steak, slice it against the grain into thin strips.
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Marinate the Meat
In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the sliced chicken or steak and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cooking
- 5
Cook the Meat
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken or steak and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully cooked and browned.
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Warm the Tortillas
In a separate skillet or directly over the flame, warm the flour tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
Assembly
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Assemble the Fajitas
On each warmed tortilla, layer the cooked chicken or steak, sautéed vegetables, a spoonful of rice, black beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and a dollop of sour cream.
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Serve
Fold the tortillas in half and serve with additional toppings or sides as desired.