Chicken Fajitas Marinade

This Chicken Fajitas Marinade and Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe below are simple to make and require only a few basic ingredients that are easily available. With just a little bit of marinating and some quick cooking, you can have delicious and flavorful fajitas on your plate in no time.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp  Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp  Salt
  • 1/4 tsp  Pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp  Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tbsp  Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp  Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp  Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp  Paprika (Smoked)

Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Ingredients

  • Chicken Fajitas Marinade from above
  • 3  Chicken Breasts (Boneless Skinless)
  • 3  Bell Peppers (Thinly Sliced)
  • 1  Onion (Thinly Sliced)
  • 2 tbsp  Olive Oil
  • 1/2  Lime
  • 1  Avocado
  • 10  Tortillas
  • 8 oz  Sour Cream
  • 8 oz  Pico De Gallo
  • Cilantro (optional)

Make

  1. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes+ in the fridge
  2. Heat oil in skillet
  3. Sear chicken 7-8 min/side (add water if needed)
  4. Remove chicken
  5. Sauté peppers & onion for 4-5 min
  6. Slice chicken
  7. Add chicken to skillet, squeeze fresh lime over it, stir til done

Serve

  • In a new pan on med-high, toast tortillas 30 seconds on each side
  • Serve on tortillas with sour cream, avocado slices, optional cilantro & pico de gallo

Chicken Fajitas Bowl Recipe

  • Prepare the above Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe all the way to “Serve”
  • Now, prepare Quinoa (or Romaine Lettuce) and Dressing as directed below
Ingredients | Quinoa
  • 1 c quinoa
  • 2 c water
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 2 tbsp ghee butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Ingredients | Dressing
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice or vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cilantro/parsley
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp date syrup
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Make

  1. Mix dressing for later
  2. Rinse quinoa in a strainer
  3. Add quinoa to a pot with the water and salt
  4. Boil then reduce quickly to low heat
  5. Simmer covered for 15-20 mins (until quinoa‘s white dot center disappears)
  6. Add Ghee butter, Olive Oil & Black pepper to taste

Serve

  • Add base to bowls (quinoa, or romaine lettuce for a salad)
  • Add the chicken, bell peppers and onions mix
  • Top with sour cream, avocado slices, optional cilantro and pico de gallo
  • Add dressing

Dinner Conversation Starter:

Fajitas are a Tex-Mex dish that originated in Texas in the 1930s. The word “fajita” comes from the Spanish word “faja,” which means “belt” or “girdle,” and refers to the skirt steak that was originally used to make this dish. Fajitas were traditionally made by Mexican ranch workers who would grill the skirt steak over an open flame and serve it on a tortilla with onions and peppers.

Over time, the dish evolved, and now fajitas are typically made with chicken or beef and served with a variety of toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. They are a popular dish in Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants and are enjoyed by people all over the world.

One of the best things about fajitas is their versatility. You can customize them for anyone’s taste by using different types of meat, non-meat, vegetables, and toppings. This recipe gives only a sampling of how you can make fajitas your own by adding or subtracting ingredients based on your preferences. You can also use this recipe as a base and experiment with different seasonings and ingredients to create your own unique version of this classic dish to bring out the beautiful, sweet cooked bell pepper and onion taste.

Another great thing about fajitas is that they’re healthy and can be a one-and-done complete meal due to plenty of vegetables and protein. The addition of quinoa or lettuce in the Chicken Fajitas Bowl version of this recipe can be an even better option, providing a satisfying and filling meal that is packed with more wholesome ingredients. Plus, by making your own chicken fajitas marinade at home, you can control the amount of salt and other seasonings that go into it, making it a more versatile option than store-bought.

Whether you prefer your fajitas served on a tortilla or in a bowl, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for delicious Tex-Mex flavors. So why not give it a try and enjoy a taste of Tex-Mex history in your own home?

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