Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup lime juice
1 cup tequila
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 whole jalapeno pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 lb chicken breast*
10 flour tortillas for fajitas
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large bell pepper, cut into
1 large onion, cut into strips
1 large tomato, cut into chunks
Directions
*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.
Servings: 10 servings
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