Chicken Fajitas

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c. Lime juice
  • 1 c. Tequila
  • 1/4 c. Tomato paste
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Whole jalapeno pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 1/2 lbs Chicken breast
  • 10 Flour tortillas for fajitas
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 Large bell pepper, cut into
  • chunks
  • 1 Large onion, cut into strips
  • 1 Large tomato, cut into chunks

Preparation

Step 1

1. boneless, skinless breast, cut into strips (or skirt steak can be used).
2. In a glass bowl or baking dish, combine ½ c. oil, lime juice, tequila, tomato paste, garlic, jalapeno, salt, chili powder, & cumin.
3. Blend well.
4. Add chicken, cover, & marinate in refrigerator at least 6 hours or overnight.
5. Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil.
6. Bake 15 min. while preparing fajitas.
7. Remove chicken from marinade.
8. In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat 3 tbl oil.
9. Add chicken & cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 min. or until chicken is done.
10. Add bell pepper & onion & cook 3 min. more along with tomatoes, just until vegetables are crisp-tender.
11. Serve with tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, & grated cheese.