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Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

  • 4-6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1 Cup Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Light Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbs Garlic Salt
  • 1 tsp Onion Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 Tbs Light Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1 tsp Onion Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbs Butter
  • 1 pkg Fajita Sized Flour Tortillas
  • Assorted Toppings- cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, salsa, jalapenos

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl or plastic storae bag, mix marinade ingredients until well combined: lemon juice, sugar, olive oil, garlic salt, onion salt and pepper.

  2. Immerse chicken in marinade for at least 2 hours, for best results mardinade overnight.

  3. Grill chicken on medium heat until cooked through, let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

  4. In a large cast iron skillet or pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil to high heat. Sear sliced onions and peppers until lightly softened and carmelized. Season with garlic salt, onion salt and peppers.

  5. Turn heat to low, and melt butter into the onion and pepepr mixture working to deglaze the pan and remove carmelizated bits from the bottom of the pan.

  6. Add sliced chicken and toss until well combined. Assemble fajitas in a flour tortilla with desired toppings: cheese, lettuce, tomatoe, cliantro, sour cream, salsa, guacamole