Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 to 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or ½ teaspoon dried cilantro
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
• 6 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned, cut into strips
• 1 dozen flour tortillas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 green or red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
• 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced into strips
• Suggested Condiments:
• Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
• Shredded lettuce
• Chopped tomato
• Chopped green onion
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Guacamole
• Sour Cream
• Pico de Gallo (fresh salsa)

How to make Chicken Fajitas

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large self-sealing plastic bag; add chicken and seal, removing as much air as possible.
2. Allow to marinate for several hours in refrigerator.
3. Drain chicken, reserving marinade.
4. Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil; bake at 350*F (175*C) for about 15 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet.
6. Add chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Add peppers and onion and saute vegetables for about 2 minutes.
8. Add marinade and continue cooking until vegetables are crisp-tender.
9. Remove from heat.
10. To serve, spoon a portion of chicken mixture onto a warmed flour tortilla and top with desired condiments.

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