Fajitas
A dish where + 1/2 tsp lime juice and garlic do the work. On the table in about 15 minutes.
contains meat
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup + 1/2 tsp Lime Juice, divided
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil, divided
- 4 cloves Garlic, crushed
- 3 tsp Soy Sauce, divided
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts or Skirt Steak, bones/skin removed
- 2 Tbsp Water
- 1 large Spanish Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 each Green, Red, and Yellow Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
Steps
- Combine 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 Tbsp of the oil, garlic, 2 tsp soy sauce, the salt, liquid smoke, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a resealable container, add chicken/steak, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Combine water, remaining soy sauce and lime juice, and a dash of salt and pepper - set aside.
- Grill meat over a medium-high flame for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Cut meat into thin strips - set aside and keep warm.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook onion and peppers in remaining oil until brown - remove from heat and pour reserved liquid mixture over onions and peppers.
- Toss together meat, onions, and peppers.
- Can serve with warm tortillas, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
| Calories | 360 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22.3 g |
| Fat | 27.3 g |
| Carbs | 6.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Sodium | 923 mg |
Source
based.cooking (community recipes, public domain) — unlicense