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Margarita Fajitas
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Margarita Fajitas & Citrus Margaritas

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Author: Judit + Corina

Ingredients

For the Margarita Fajitas

  • 4 Chicken Breast skinless & boneless – cut in thin stripes
  • Citrus Marinade – recipe below
  • 1 Tbsp Grape Seed Oil
  • 1 Red Onion - thinly sliced
  • 3 Bell Peppers – Green Red and 1/2 each of Yellow and Orange Bell Peppers – all thinly sliced
  • Fresh Cilantro - roughly chopped
  • 1 Lime – cut into 8 wedges
  • 8 Flour Tortillas 8 inches - warmed

For the Marinade

  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 3 Tbsp Tequilla
  • Mexican Spice Mix of ¼ tsp each of cumin garlic powder, dried oregano, chili powder, red pepper flakes and freshly ground Pepper.
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp Grape Seed Oil
  • Fresh Cilantro - finely chopped

Instructions

  • Slice chicken breast evenly into 1-inch strips
  • In a glass bowl or plastic bag combine citrus juice, Tequilla, spice mix, salt, grape seed oil, and cilantro. Add chicken strips and make sure it is well coated. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet on Grill or stove top over high heat and when hot coat pan with 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil. Remove meat strips from marinade and place in the skillet. Sauté meat for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the onions and bell peppers. Continue to cook by stirring frequently for 5 to 7 minutes longer or until chicken is browned and the vegetables tender. Add the lime wedges
  • Serve fajita mixture in warm tortillas. Garnish with lime juice, cilantro and sour cream.
  • Enjoy with a Citrus Margarita and make it a happy day.

Notes

You can serve with optional toppings of
Lime wedges,
Avocado slices,
Yoghurt or Sour Cream

Nutrition

Serving: 4g