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Margarita Chicken Fajitas

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Wouldn't hurt to drink these with an actual margarita.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. tequila
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder, plus 1 tsp.
  • 1 tbsp. cumin, plus 1 tsp.
  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 4 flour tortillas

Details

Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a baking dish or large Ziploc bag, combine tequila, orange juice, lime juice, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, and salt. Add chicken strips and marinate at least 30 minutes or up 3 hours.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add peppers, onions, and remaining chili powder and cumin. Cook until slightly softened, 10 minutes. Set aside.

3. To skillet, add chicken. Sauté until cooked through, 10-12 minutes. Set aside.

4. Char tortillas: Turn on one of the burners of gas stove. Rest tortillas on top of flame, one at a time, turning with tongs when charred, about 30 seconds per side.

5. Assemble fajitas!

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