Nov 2 # 6 of 12
Chicken & Apple Fajitas
1lb brambly apples peeled, cored and thickly sliced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsps oil
2 medium onions thickly sliced
2 gloves garlic, finely chopped
1 – 2 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tsp coriander
1tsp cumin
450 g (1 lb) chicken fillets cut into thick strips
Seasoning
1 tbsps fresh coriander, chopped
8 wheat tortillas
Method:
1. cut each apple slice in half and put in a bowl with the lime juice and toss together
2. heat the oil in a large frying pan, add onion and cook over a high heat for 2 mins, add garlic, chillies, spices and chicken then fry stirring for about 5 minutes until chicken is golden. Lift chicken out of the pan and set aside
3. Add apple with lime juice and 5 tbsps of water to the pan and cook with the onions for 3 minutes.
4. Return the chicken to the pan and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes, until apples are tender but still hold their shape
5. Heat the tortillas as directed on the pack. The quickest way is to transfer them to a plate, cover with film and microwave on high for 20 – 30 secs
6. Season filling with salt and pepper, then add fresh coriander.
7. To serve, place 2 heaped tbsps of filling in each tortilla, roll up and enjoy!
Nov 2 # 7 of 12
Chicken & Apple Fajitas
1lb brambly apples peeled, cored and thickly sliced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsps oil
2 medium onions thickly sliced
2 gloves garlic, finely chopped
1 – 2 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tsp coriander
1tsp cumin
450 g (1 lb) chicken fillets cut into thick strips
Seasoning
1 tbsps fresh coriander, chopped
8 wheat tortillas
Method:
1. cut each apple slice in half and put in a bowl with the lime juice and toss together
2. heat the oil in a large frying pan, add onion and cook over a high heat for 2 mins, add garlic, chillies, spices and chicken then fry stirring for about 5 minutes until chicken is golden. Lift chicken out of the pan and set aside
3. Add apple with lime juice and 5 tbsps of water to the pan and cook with the onions for 3 minutes.
4. Return the chicken to the pan and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes, until apples are tender but still hold their shape
5. Heat the tortillas as directed on the pack. The quickest way is to transfer them to a plate, cover with film and microwave on high for 20 – 30 secs
6. Season filling with salt and pepper, then add fresh coriander.
7. To serve, place 2 heaped tbsps of filling in each tortilla, roll up and enjoy!
Nov 2 # 8 of 12
Here's another marinade:
Marinade
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chili sauce
Nov 2 # 9 of 12
Fajita Seasoning
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. granulated chicken bouillon
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
Combine ingredients in a bowl. Use for cooking fajita
meat. Store in an air-tight container.
Nov 2 # 10 of 12
FAJITA SEASONING
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground oregano
2 teaspoon garlic powder
Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake to mix well. Sprinkle on thin cuts of meat before grilling, broiling, or pan-frying.