Tequila Chicken Fajitas

By cindyandmojo

A splash of tequila in these easy chicken fajitas adds a nice burst of flavor. Mix up a batch of margaritas and you're all set for your next dinner party.
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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
• 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in strips
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 large bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• Flour or corn tortillas, for serving
• Shredded cheese and sour cream, for serving (optional)
• Chopped avocado, chopped cilantro and salsa or chopped tomatoes, for serving (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil with the garlic, salt, chile powder, ground cumin, paprika, sugar, fresh lime juice and tequila. Set aside.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and then stir in the chicken. Cook for 2 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned. Stir in the onion and bell pepper and cook with the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Stir in the spice mixture and cook for another 2 minutes or until everything is well combined and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with tortillas and optional toppings.