Monday, February 24, 2014

Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 4 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 
  • Fajita seasoning to taste
  • FILLING:
  • 4 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, julienned
  • 1 small sweet red or green pepper, julienned
  • 2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 8 fat-free tortillas (6 inches), warmed
  • Salsa and sour cream, optional

Directions

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; if desired, add liquid smoke. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. 
  • Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. 
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Stir in soy sauce and lime juice. 
  • Cut chicken into thin slices; add to vegetables. Serve with tortillas, salsa and sour cream.

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