Tequila Lime Chicken Fajitas

This is a delicious dish and if you use good tequila the results are amazing. Do not use mixed tequila only 100% agave. Tequila supplied by Josh!


Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine. To use with beef, place beef in gallon sized freezer bag or in the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Pour carne asada marinade on top of beef, cover dish or close bag, and marinate beef overnight before grilling.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup lime juice
1 cup tequila
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 each garlic cloves, minced
1 whole jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoon salt
2 ts chili powder
2 teaspoon cumin
2 pound chicken breast or top sirloin, cut into strips
10 each flour tortillas for fajitas
3 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large bell pepper, cut into
1 large onion, cut into strips
1 large tomato, cut into chunks

In a glass bowl or baking dish, combine 1/2 cup oil, lime juice, tequila, tomato paste, garlic, jalapeno, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Blend well. Add chicken, cover, and marinate in refrigerator at least 6 hours.

To prepare Fajitas:
1. Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and place in a 325 f oven for 15 minutes (do this just before preparing fajitas).
2. In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat 3 Tbsp oil. Remove meat from marinade and add to skillet, stirring constantly, 6 to 7 minutes or until meat is at least 1/2 cooked.
3. Add bell pepper and onion and cook 7-10 minutes more along with tomatoes, just until vegetables are crisp-tender and meat is fully cooked (reduce cooking time on beef to 4-5 minutes for medium/medium-rare).

Serve with tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and grated cheese on the side