Chipotle Chicken Fajitas with Homemade Sauce
You’re going to immediately wonder why you don’t make this more often.
When out at a Mexican restaurant and the server walks by with a hot sizzling plate of fajitas, it’s impossible not to notice all of the steam coming from the plate and the amazingly delicious aroma.
It’s the fajita sauce that makes the meat and vegetables smell and taste so good.
In this fajita recipe there is also an easy homemade fajita sauce with just a handful of ingredients.
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 Ingredients
The seasonings in this recipe include chipotle chili powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and sugar.
If you just have regular chili powder on hand, feel free to use it as a substitute for the chipotle chili powder.
Where to Find Different Types of Chili Powder
A great way to find different types of chili powder at a good price is to look at the Hispanic food section in the grocery store where the cellophane packets of spices are hanging.
This is where I found chipotle chili powder that has such a wonderful smoky flavor.
How to Store Spices and Herbs that Come in Cellophane Packets
The hardest part about using the spices and herbs in cellophane packets is keeping them fresh after the package is opened.
I found that small 4-ounce canning jars are a great size to store spices and herbs in (picture of this jar below).
Just remember to cut out the name of the spice or herb from the label on the cellophane packet and put it 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 jot down the expiration date so you can replace it when it’s too old.
About Serving
These chicken fajitas can be served over rice or for a heartier meal they can be served over black or pinto beans.
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
Serving – prepared 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.
Add the olive oil,
cumin,
salt,
onion powder and pepper.
Next add the sugar,
Worcestershire sauce,
the juice from a whole lime,
and the chipotle chili powder.
Whisk together all ingredients.
Transfer the fajita sauce to a large shallow bowl or casserole dish and set aside for a moment.
Fajitas:
Cut the green and red bell peppers into lengthwise slices.
Slice the onion…
…chop the garlic and remove the seeds from the jalapeno and cut it into larger size pieces.
Give the fajita sauce another whisk and add the vegetables to the shallow bowl.
Mix the vegetables in with the sauce so they’re coated…
…and let marinate for an hour or more if you have the time.
Cut the chicken breast into lengthwise slices and set aside for a moment.
Heat a large skillet on medium heat.
To the pan, add the olive oil and vegetables reserving about 1 to 2 tablespoons of fajita sauce in the shallow bowl.
Stir as the vegetables are cooking.
Sauté the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes about the time when they start to turn brown around the edges.
Slide the vegetables off to 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 and continue to sauté and stir the chicken and vegetables until the chicken is thoroughly cooked (about 5 to 7 minutes).
Serve warm over warm rice and top with sour cream.
Garnish with cilantro leaves.
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Chipotle Chicken Fajitas with Homemade Sauce
Ingredients
For the Fajita Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
For the Fajitas:
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 skinless boneless chicken breast
- 1/2 red onion peeled and sliced lengthwise in about 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 jalapeno pepper stem and seeds removed, coarsely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper stem and seeds removed, sliced lengthwise in about 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 red bell pepper stem and seeds removed, sliced lengthwise in about 1/2 inch thick slices
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- Fajita sauce
For Serving:
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves heaping
- 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
Instructions
For the Fajita Sauce:
- To a medium size bowl, add the garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, onion powder, pepper, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, the juice from a whole lime, and the chipotle chili powder. Whisk together.
- Transfer the fajita sauce to a large shallow bowl or casserole dish and set aside for a moment.
For the Fajitas:
- After cutting the vegetables, give the fajita sauce another whisk and add the vegetables to the shallow bowl.
- Mix the vegetables in with the sauce so they’re coated and let marinate for an hour or more if you have the time.
- After the vegetables have marinated, cut the chicken breast into lengthwise slices and set aside for a moment.
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Add the olive oil and vegetables reserving about 2 tablespoons of sauce in the shallow bowl. Stir as the veggies are cooking.
- Sauté the veggies for about 4 to 5 minutes about the time when they start to turn brown around the edges.
- Slide the veggies off to the outer edges of the pan to make space in the middle of the pan. Then add the chicken and remaining marinade in the middle of the pan.
- Stir together. Continue to sauté and stir the chicken and vegetables until the chicken is thoroughly cooked (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- Serve warm over warm rice and top with sour cream. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
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This recipe was originally posted on March 1, 2014
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