Need a simple, vibrant midweek meal the family will love? Put together these easy chicken fajitas and people can create their masterpieces at the table
INGREDIENTS
- 2 large chicken breasts, finely sliced
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 red chili, finely sliced (optional)
For the marinade
- 1 heaped tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- pinch of ground cumin
- 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 4-5 drops of Tabasco
To serve
- 6 medium tortillas
- bag mixed salad
- 230g tub fresh salsa
METHOD
STEP 1
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and wrap 6 medium tortillas in foil.
STEP 2
Mix 1 heaped tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp ground coriander, a pinch of ground cumin, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 4 tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1 lime, and 4-5 drops Tabasco together in a bowl with a big pinch each of salt and pepper.
STEP 3
Stir 2 finely sliced chicken breasts, 1 finely sliced red onion, 1 sliced red pepper, and 1 finely sliced red chili, if using, into the marinade.
STEP 4
Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot and add the chicken and marinade to the pan.
STEP 5
Keep everything moving over high heat for about 5 mins using tongs until you get a nice charred effect. If your griddle pan is small you may need to do this in two batches.
STEP 6
To check the chicken is cooked, find the thickest part and tear it in half – if any part is still raw cook until done.
STEP 7
Put the tortillas in the oven to heat up and serve with the cooked chicken
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