Chipotle Chicken Fajitas with Homemade Sauce

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by Nancy

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These delicious chicken fajitas include an easy homemade fajita sauce.

When a server at a restaurant walks by with a plate of hot sizzling fajitas, it smells so good.

The aroma of fajita sauce, meat and vegetables smells as wonderful as it tastes.

For this chipotle chicken fajita recipe, no worries if you don’t have one of those fancy iron skillets that the restaurants serve fajitas in because any plate or bowl will do.

About the Fajita Sauce

The seasonings in this homemade fajita sauce include chipotle chili powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and sugar.

The chipotle chili powder gives this sauce a really nice smoky flavor.

And the ingredients in this sauce also include fresh lime juice, Worcestershire sauce and olive oil.

Where to Find Different Types of Chili Powder in the Grocery Store

In addition to the regular spice section in the grocery store, a great place to find different types of chili powder is in the Hispanic food section.

In this section, some grocery stores may carry spices that are in cellophane packets that generally hang from pegs.

How to Store Spices and Herbs that Come in Cellophane Packets

The hardest part about using spices and herbs that are in cellophane packets is keeping them fresh after opening the package.

I found that small 4-ounce canning jars are a great size to store spices and herbs in.

Just remember to cut out the name of the spice or herb from the label on the cellophane packet.

Then put the label in the jar with the spice or on top with a little piece of plastic wrap in between the flat part of the lid and the outer ring.

This way you don’t forget what kind of chili powder or spice it is.

And also write the expiration date on the label so you know when to replace it.

Serving

Serve these chicken fajitas over rice, black beans or pinto beans, with warm tortillas.

Let’s check out the ingredients.

Fajita Sauce – Olive oil, fresh lime juice, chipotle chili powder, chopped garlic, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and sugar

Fajitas – Green and red bell peppers, red onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast

For Serving – Cooked white or brown rice

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

A printable recipe with the measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.

Fajita Sauce

Chop the garlic and add it to a medium size bowl.

To the bowl add olive oil…

…cumin…

…salt…

…pepper, onion powder…

…sugar…

…Worcestershire sauce,

…juice from a whole lime and…

…chipotle chili powder.

Whisk together.

Transfer the fajita sauce to a large shallow bowl or casserole dish.

Set aside.

Prepare the Vegetables and Garlic

Cut the green and red bell peppers into lengthwise slices.

Slice the onion…

…chop the garlic, and remove the seeds from the jalapeno and coarsely cut it into bite-size pieces.

Marinate the Vegetables

Whisk the fajita sauce again and add the vegetables and garlic to the shallow bowl.

Using tongs, mix the vegetables with the sauce to coat them.

Let marinate for an hour.

Prepare the Chicken

After the vegetables marinate…

…cut the chicken breast into lengthwise slices and set aside for a moment.

Sauté the Vegetables

Heat a large skillet on medium heat.

To the pan, add olive oil and the marinated vegetables (reserve about 2 tablespoons of fajita sauce in the shallow bowl).

Stir as they cook.

Sauté the vegetables for about 4 to 5 minutes which should be about the time that they start to turn brown around the edges.

Slide the vegetables towards the outer edges of the pan to make space in the middle of the pan.

Then add the chicken and remaining sauce in the middle of the pan.

Stir together.

As the fajitas cook, stir occasionally until the chicken is thoroughly cooked (about 5 to 7 minutes).

Serve and Garnish

Serve warm with warm tortillas, rice, black or pinto beans.

Top with sour cream and garnish with cilantro leaves.

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