Margarita Chicken Fajitas
Margarita Chicken Fajitas ~ tequila, citrus, jalapeno marinaded chicken sauteed with vegetables all in one skillet.
Servings: 4
Calories:
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup grapefruit juice
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil + more for cooking
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 bell peppers (any color) or mini bell peppers
- 1 large onion
- 4-6 flour tortillas
- Toppings of your choice: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeno peppers
Instructions
- Pound or slice the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Combine the marinade ingredients: tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, olive oil and garlic powder in a zip top bag then add the chicken, moving around to coat. Marinate 1 hour up to overnight for best flavor.
- Drain the marinade, shaking any excess from the chicken then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken. Cook 5 minutes on the first side (without touching them) then turn and continue cooking another 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- Add the sliced onion and peppers to the same skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat until they're tender and the edges starting to brown.
- Slice the chicken then return it to the skillet with the vegetables. Combine and simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with tortillas and your favorite fajita toppings.