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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Chicken Fajitas





INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 onion, sliced

2 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, or a combination, cored and sliced

Salt, to taste

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste

1 teaspoon ground chili powder, or to taste

6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

1 (3- to 4-pound) roasted whole chicken, chopped

8 (8-inch) flour tortillas


Toppings

salsa, sliced avocado or prepared guacamole, sour cream, and sliced green onions


PREPARATION

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, bell pepper, and salt, and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder, and cook 1 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 tablespoons cilantro.

Heat tortillas according to package directions.

Whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 4 tablespoons lime juice, and 2 tablespoons cilantro in a small bowl; season with salt. Drizzle dressing over chicken; toss to coat. Arrange chicken, vegetables, and warm tortillas on platter. Serve with toppings.

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