Looking for a quick and easy Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for any weeknight dinner? Look no further than this delicious recipe for chicken fajitas with guacamole and salsa! With its bold spices, tender chicken, and fresh toppings, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 onion, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 batch of guacamole (see below for recipe)
- 1 batch of salsa (see below for recipe)
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes more.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken and vegetables and stir to coat.
- Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave or in a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Fill the warmed tortillas with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Serve with guacamole and salsa on the side.
Guacamole Recipe:
Guacamole is the perfect complement to chicken fajitas. To make your own, you will need:
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with a fork. Add the red onion, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
Salsa Recipe:
To make your own salsa, you will need:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
In a medium bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, and salt. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
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