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Submitted by csm5

Start a fiesta in your kitchen with this scrumptious dish that’s easy to make and enjoy!

YIELD

10 servings

PREP

5 min

COOK

25 min

READY

30 min

Ingredients

½ 118
CUP ML VEGETABLE OIL
½ 118
CUP ML LIME JUICE
1 237
CUP ML TEQUILA *
¼ 59
CUP ML TOMATO PASTE
2 2
EACH EACH GARLIC CLOVES
minced
1 1
EACH EACH JALAPEÑO PEPPER *
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML SALT
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML CHILI POWDER
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML CUMIN
2 907.2
POUNDS G CHICKEN BREASTS
halves, *boneless and skinless cut into strips, or skirt steak
10 1E+1
EACH EACH ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR *
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML VEGETABLE OIL
1 1
LARGE LARGE SWEET RED BELL PEPPERS
cut into strips *
1 1
LARGE LARGE ONIONS
cut into strips
1 1
LARGE LARGE TOMATOES
cut into chunks

Directions

*Boneless, skinless breast, cut into strips; or skirt steak.

In a glass bowl or baking dish , combine ½ 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 or overnight. Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil. Bake 15 minutes while preparing fajitas. Remove chicken from marinade. In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat 3 Tbl oil. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is done. Add bell pepper and onion and cook 3 minutes more along with tomatoes, just until vegetables are crisp-tender. Serve with tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and grated cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 161g (5.7 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 758 23% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 30%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 554mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 34%
Dietary Fiber 4g 18%
Sugars g
Protein 84g
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 5% Iron 41%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 
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