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How to Make Fajitas

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How to Make Fajitas

Fajitas are one of the most popular fast meals. This easy method makes delicious fajitas with green pepper and corn. Serve with guacamole — see the link in the recipe for the avocado sauce.

Total time95 min
Prep30 min
Cook65 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyMedium
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MainsInternationalGluten freeNut freeMediumLong cook

Recipe story

Fajitas — a tasty homemade and tried-and-true recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken breasts, cut into long strips
  • onion, cut into wedges
  • green bell pepper
  • corn (cooked or canned)
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • fajita seasoning
  • paprika or sweet red pepper powder
  • grated mozzarella cheese
  • Method for making fajitas courtesy of a friend and cook on Shou Tabkhin Today:
  • Esraa Salem Smak
  • Click Esraa’s name to visit her profile and discover her delicious recipes
  • For more easy chicken recipes, see: Chicken Burgers
  • Click this link to make the guacamole: How to Make Avocado Sauce (Guacamole)

Method

  1. Fry the chicken slices in a skillet with a little oil until cooked through.
  2. Drain the chicken of any liquids that may have been released during frying.
  3. Add the spices and stir.
  4. Set the chicken aside, then fry the onion in a little oil until softened.
  5. Add the green pepper sliced into strips and the corn, and sauté briefly.
  6. Sprinkle salt and more spices and stir.
  7. When the pepper softens, add the chicken and stir for one minute, then remove the fajita mixture from the heat.
  8. Spoon the fajita filling into flatbread with avocado sauce or guacamole, sprinkle cheese over them, then toast the sandwiches using a sandwich press or an electric toaster.
  9. You can also add cheese to the chicken and vegetables in the pan and mix them, then assemble and toast the sandwiches.
  10. Israa Salem Smak
  11. For more easy chicken recipes see the link: Chicken Burger
  12. Click the link to make the guacamole: How to Make Avocado Guacamole Sauce

Notes and serving ideas

  • Chicken Burgers
  • How to Make Avocado Sauce (Guacamole)
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