Here's another recipe from my grandmother's vault. Chicken fajitas are an easy weeknight dinner go-to. They are also very easy to make with readily available ingredients here in Turkey. Mexican food is my comfort food, and spicy fajitas con frijoles are a treat on these crisp spring evenings in Istanbul.
Fajita Seasoning Ingredients 4 tsp chili pepper 2 tsp paprika, sweet or smoky 1 tsp sugar1 tsp onion powder | 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cayenne 1 chicken bouillon |
Directions
1. Mix spices, sugar and bouillon together.
2. Seasoning will keep up to one month in a sealed container.
1. Mix spices, sugar and bouillon together.
2. Seasoning will keep up to one month in a sealed container.
Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch strips
3 bell peppers—cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
2 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Directions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering.
2. Sauté onions and garlic over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then add the peppers. Cook for another 10 minutes until peppers.
3. Add the chicken and 3-4 tbsp of homemade fajita seasoning, stirring regularly to ensure even cooking. Make sure chicken is cooked through, about 6-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and squeeze lemon/lime juice over fajitas.
4. Serve hot with tortillas, chopped cilantro, and sour cream. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch strips
3 bell peppers—cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
2 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Directions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering.
2. Sauté onions and garlic over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then add the peppers. Cook for another 10 minutes until peppers.
3. Add the chicken and 3-4 tbsp of homemade fajita seasoning, stirring regularly to ensure even cooking. Make sure chicken is cooked through, about 6-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and squeeze lemon/lime juice over fajitas.
4. Serve hot with tortillas, chopped cilantro, and sour cream. Enjoy!