Busy Cooks

  1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Busy Cooks

Chicken Fajitas

By Linda Larsen, About.com

Just 30 minutes of marinating time, and these delicious fajitas are ready in just about 10 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/8 tsp. Tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1-1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 8 flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese

Preparation:

In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, chili powder, sugar, garlic, Tabasco sauce, salt, and red pepper flakes and blend well. Place chicken strips in sauce, stirring to coat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium high heat. Drain chicken strips and add to pan, discarding marinade. Cook chicken for 5 minutes, stirring once halfway during cooking time. Add onion and green pepper and saute another 3-5 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with lemon juice and remove from heat.

Make fajitas with warmed tortillas, chicken filling, and Pepper jack cheese. Serves 6

User Reviews Write Review

Explore Busy Cooks

About.com Special Features

Out of Dinner Ideas?

Try our Meal Planner for great recipe ideas that are guaranteed to make meal prep easier. More >

Eat Low Fat on a Budget

Nutritious, low-fat foods don't have to break the bank. More >

Busy Cooks

  1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Busy Cooks
  4. Recipes
  5. Entree Recipes
  6. Chicken and Turkey Recipes
  7. Chicken Recipes
  8. Chicken Thigh Recipes
  9. Chicken Fajitas Recipes - Poultry Main Dish Recipes - Chicken Thighs Recipes

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.