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Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas

April 30, 2014 by Kay Leave a Comment

Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas start with marinated chicken breasts, peppers and onions that are stuffed into a flour tortilla and end with fresh toppings.

The fajitas get there flavor from the marinade I use on the chicken breasts, Chicken Fajita Marinade Mix. You marinade the chicken breasts for 3 hours or more, then they are grilled to sear in the flavor and juices.

Along with grilling the chicken, you grill peppers and onions on high heat. I think this is a very important step, having a high enough temperature to cook the vegetables quickly so they still are a little firm when you add them to your fajita.

For toppings, I use avocado, limes and cheese. Feel free to add in guacamole, sour cream or fresh tomatoes. Add your favorite toppings, the possibilities are endless.

I hope you have enjoyed my week of Mexican recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which is celebrated on Monday, May 5th. Mexican food ranks high on my list of favorites, I hope you enjoy the recipes as much as I do.

Enjoy!

Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas

Rating: 51

Yield: 4 Servings

Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

Chicken Fajita Marinade Mix (my recipe)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 large onion, sliced
1 large sweet pepper, sliced
Flour tortillas
Avocado, cheese, limes for toppings

Instructions

Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let marinade for a minimum of 3 hours.
Heat a grill pan or frying pan on medium high heat, add 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Add the chicken breasts and grill approximately 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through. The time will depend on the thickness of your chicken. When the chicken is done, set it aside.
Add 1 tbsp. of olive oil to the pan and add the onion and peppers, cook for approx. 3 minutes until the peppers and onions start to brown.
To serve, take a flour tortilla and fill with chicken, peppers and onions and top with your favorite toppings.

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Grill the chicken breasts.

Love the bright colored peppers.

I love to add cheese to my fajitas.

The perfect bite.

Fresh toppings are key.

The avocado is a great addition to any fajita.

Delicious!

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Hoisin Noodles with Vegetables

March 12, 2014 by Kay 4 Comments

Hoisin Noodles with Vegetables is a meat free entree but it’s packed full of deliciousness! Hoisin is an Asian BBQ sauce and it’s used in the sauce for this dish along with other fresh ingredients including lime juice, ginger and garlic.

The vegetables I used in Hoisin Noodles with Vegetables are broccoli, carrots, cabbage and green onions, they work well with the noodles and peanuts in this recipe. I like the addition of the peanuts, add a nice crunch to this dish.

I could eat dishes like this almost every night of the week. Stir Fry’s rank high on my list of my favorite meals. You could easily add chicken, pork or shrimp to this recipe.

Hoisin Noodles with Vegetables

Enjoy!

Hoisin Noodles with Vegetables

Ingredients

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup water
1 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons peanut butter
12 ounces thin spaghetti
Cabbage, shredded
Carrots, shredded
Green onions, diced
Broccoli, chopped
Peanuts

Instructions

Prepare the noodles according to package directions.
For the sauce, whisk together the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, honey, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, hoisin and peanut butter. Set aside.
Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, add the cabbage, carrots, green onions and broccoli and sauté for 5 minutes. Add half of the sauce. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
Drain the noodles and add them back to the pan. Add the other half of the sauce and use a tongs to combine. Add the vegetable mixture to the pan, combine. Serve and top with peanuts.

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Pineapple Black Bean Salsa

February 9, 2014 by Kay Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a salsa that doesn’t have tomatoes in the recipe? Try this recipe for Pineapple Black Bean Salsa. I know not everyone is a tomato fan, so I came up with this quick recipe.

Pineapple Black Bean Salsa

Canned pineapple and black beans are mixed with red onions, cilantro, lime juice and salt to make a refreshing appetizer.

Pineapple Black Bean Salsa

Let the salsa sit for a bit so the flavors can marry. Serve with tortilla chips or use it as a topping for a salad, either way, it’s delicious.

Pineapple Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients

1 can diced pineapple
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup red onion, diced
2 tbsp. cilantro, minced
juice of 1 lime
salt to taste

Instructions

Drain the can of pineapple and add to a bowl. Add in the beans, onion, cilantro and lime. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with salt and stir. Let rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Taste and see if more salt is needed.

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