Chicken Fajitas

St. Paul Lutheran Church Cookbook

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Chicken Fajitas

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 9 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 T. canola oil
  • 2 T. Lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 t. seasoned salt
  • 1-1/2 t. dried oregano
  • 1-1/2 t. ground cumin
  • 1 t. garlic powder
  • 1/2 t. paprika
  • 1/2 t. crushed red pepper
  • 1-1/2 lbs. Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 med. red bell pepper julienned
  • 1/2 med. green bell pepper julienned
  • 4 Green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese taco sauce, salsa, guacamole and sour cream

Instructions

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 T. oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add chicken strips, seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1-4 hours.
  • Sauté peppers and onions in remaining 2 T. oil in a large skillet until crisp tender. Remove from skillet and set aside. Discard marinade.
  • Cook chicken in skillet over medium high heat 5-6 minutes until no longer pink.
  • Return peppers and onions to skillet and heat through.
  • Serve with tortillas and toppings. Yield: 9 cups.