Grilled Chicken Fajitas Recipe
With fresh guacamole, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, Mexican rice, frijoles a la charra, sautéed peppers and onions with our homemade flour tortillas.
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Ingredients
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For the Grilled Chicken
For the Sautéed Peppers and Onions
For the Homemade Flour Tortillas
For the Sides
Method
For the Grilled Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
For the Sautéed Peppers and Onions
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
While the chicken is grilling, slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
For the Homemade Flour Tortillas
- 5
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the lard or shortening and mix until crumbly. Gradually add warm water until a soft dough forms.
- 6
Roll and Cook the Tortillas
Divide the dough into 10 equal balls. Roll each ball out into a thin circle. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until lightly browned.
For the Sides
- 7
Prepare the Sides
Prepare the pico de gallo, guacamole, and any available sides like Mexican rice and frijoles a la charra. Set them out in small bowls for serving.
