1/2 c Vegetable oil 1/2 c Lime juice 1 c Tequila 1/4 c Tomato paste 2 Garlic cloves; minced 1 Whole jalapeno pepper 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Chili powder 1/2 ts Cumin 1 1/2 lb Chicken breast* 10 Flour tortillas for fajitas 3 tb Vegetable oil 1 Large bell pepper; cut into 1 Large onion; cut into strips 1 Large tomato;cut into chunks
*Boneless, skinless breast, cut into strips; or skirt steak.
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 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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