Classic Mexican Chicken Fajitas
Guacamole

Sizzling Mexican chicken fajitas tossed with colorful bell peppers and onions, served alongside fresh guacamole and warm tortilla wraps.

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken thighs
• 2 whole bell peppers
• 1 whole onion
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 whole avocados
• 4 whole cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 whole onion
• 1/2 whole green chili pepper
• 1/2 whole lime juice
• to taste olive oil
• to taste black pepper
• to taste salt
• optional cilantro
• optional tortilla wraps

Instructions

1. 1Skin and Cut Chicken Thighs

   

   Remove the skin from the chicken thighs and place them on a wooden cutting board. Using a large knife, cut the chicken meat into thick strips, preparing them for the marinade.

   Tip: Keep your knife sharp to ensure clean cuts through the chicken meat without tearing it.
2. 2Marinate the Chicken

   

   Place the cut chicken strips into a white ceramic bowl. Pour a blend of sweet paprika, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt over the chicken, then mix thoroughly.

   Tip: Allow the chicken to marinate for about 10 minutes so the spices can deeply penetrate the meat.
3. 3Slice Bell Peppers and Onions

   

   Take the bell peppers and onions, and slice them into long strips on a wooden cutting board to serve as the vegetable side components for the skillet.

   Tip: Cut the vegetables into uniform strip widths so they cook evenly alongside the chicken.
4. 4Mash Avocados for Guacamole

   

   Scoop out the flesh of ripe avocados into a bowl using a spoon. Use a metal fork to mash the avocado flesh thoroughly to form the base of your classic guacamole.

   Tip: Choose soft, ripe avocados for a smooth and creamy texture.
5. 5Chop Tomatoes and Chilies

   

   Finely chop cherry tomatoes and green chili peppers on a wooden cutting board. Small tomatoes provide less excess liquid and deliver a stronger tomato flavor to the guacamole.

   Tip: You can substitute green chili peppers with Mexican Jalapeños if available for authentic heat.
6. 6Assemble the Guacamole

   

   Add the chopped tomatoes, onions, green chili, black pepper, salt, and half a limes juice directly into the mashed avocado bowl. Mix everything well together until fully combined.

   Tip: Add the lime juice promptly to prevent the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown.

Storage & Reheating

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