Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas are one of the easiest and flavourful meals. All you need is chicken, bell pepper, onion, lime juice, beer and spices, plus tortillas and your favourite toppings.

Difficult to beat this healthy family favourite recipe?

While you can buy pre-made seasoning packets, nothing compares to the flavour of homemade fajita seasoning which is rather easy to make.

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 boneless skinless legs

• 3 large onions sliced

• 3 bell peppers (I use 1 red, 1 orange and 1 yellow) , thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Fajita Seasoning

• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder

• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1 can of beer 330 ml

For Serving

• tortillas

• sour cream or yogurt

• avocado, lettuce & tomatoes

DIRECTIONS:

• Cut the chicken in strips

• In a large bowl, whisk together all the spices and 1 can of beer 330ml

• Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to bowl and toss to coat

• Let marinate in the fridge at least 30 minutes or preferably overnight

• When ready to cook, heat some olive oil in a large pan over medium heat

• Add chicken and cook until golden

• In a separate pan add some olive oil and cook bell peppers and onions for 15-20 minutes or until they become soft (not too soft)

• In a platter serve the chicken and the mixture of peppers and onions

• Arrange in a separate platter the tortillas and toppings

• And let your guests or family to create their own wrap!

Fajitas are wonderfully flexible and versatile!