Kamis, 18 April 2019

Queso-Smothered Chicken Fajitas



Queso Smothered Chicken Fajitas have quickly become my favorite Chicken Fajita Recipe! Traditional juicy Chicken Fajitas with all the veggies and spice, grilled to perfection, and smothered in cheese dip. This unique twist on a classic Mexican recipe is sure to please one and all and be requested again and again. Serve with rice and beans and know this is better than any Mexican Restaurant meal!

INGREDIENTS
For The Marinade:
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoky paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeds and rib removed, diced
  • Juice from 2 limes
For The Chicken & Vegetables:
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless/skinless
  • 4 bell peppers orange, red, yellow & green
  • 2 sweet yellow onions peeled, halved & sliced stem-to-root end
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 8 Flour tortillas 6-8 inch, warmed slightly
For The Queso Cheese Dip:
  • 1 cup Queso Cheese Dip homemade or store bought.
For Sides & Topping (Optional):
  • Mexican Rice
  • Refried Beans
  • Freshly chopped cilantro
  • Sliced jalapenos
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Sour Cream
  • Greek Yogurt
  • Sliced Avocados or guacamole
  • Lime wedges
  • Tomato salsa
  • Black beans
  • Guacamole
INSTRUCTIONS
For The Marinade:
  1. Whisk all marinade ingredients in a medium bowl.
  2. Pour half of the marinade into a gallon sized zip lock plastic bag and add the chicken breasts. Be sure all the chicken is covered with marinade. Seal the bag.
  3. Add the vegetables to another gallon sized zip lock plastic bag and pour the remaining half of the marinade over the vegetables. Seal the bag and squeeze the marinade around the vegetables to cover completely.

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