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How do I prepare chicken for fajitas?

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pinktichel ↓

Wed, Mar 04 2009, 7:04 am

Do I use chicken breast?
What's the best way to make it in advance?
Should it be sliced really thin?
Recipe?

TIA. I have no idea how to make Mexican food...

Akeres Habayis

Wed, Mar 04 2009, 8:07 am

chicken breast is ideal(I prefer dark).slice them in thin long strips
I usually do the chicken after I have used the pan for the veggies(I don't rinse the pan).
make sure to use lots of seasonings(chicken seasonings,paprika,black p,salt,onion powder leave out the garlic powder).

BeershevaBubby ↓

Wed, Mar 04 2009, 8:08 am

I tend to use chicken breast, sliced into strips. I'll saute them in a pan with just a little oil, along with strips of green and red peppers and strips of onions.

Season with black pepper, paprika, garlic powder and just a tiny bit of chili powder.

chocolate moose ↓

Wed, Mar 04 2009, 10:34 am

I'd use soup chicken or leftovers.

DefyGravity

Wed, Mar 04 2009, 11:01 am

When I make fajitas I first sautee onions and garlic. Then I add some sliced bell peppers, then the chicken, and season it with at least a half tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 tbsp of cumin, and garlic powder.

↑ pinktichel ↓

Wed, Mar 04 2009, 3:27 pm

thanks all!
one more question... IF I have time to make it in advance, will it freeze ok?

↑ BeershevaBubby

Thu, Mar 05 2009, 1:04 am

Not sure how well the cooked peppers will stand up to the defrosting...

mamacita

Thu, Mar 05 2009, 1:43 am

I make mine like defy. I also squeeze a lime into it.

Actually I made it tonight and cheated and used a fajita seasoning dressing. It was in the BBQ section of the grocery store. It was really yummy. (I still added the lime, it helps tenderize the meat.

↑ pinktichel

Thu, Mar 05 2009, 3:36 am

YESHASettler wrote:

Not sure how well the cooked peppers will stand up to the defrosting...

onions and peppers are being made fresh, on the day, separately. We are doing a fajito and taco bar so I'm keeping everything separate.

micki

Thu, Mar 05 2009, 9:49 am

I made this last night.
sauted the veggies then put in a bowl
sauted thin stips of chicken breast (easier when frozen a bit) then made a sauce of
1 cup water
1/4 cup soysauce
5 cloves crushed garlic
tablespoon dijon mustarrd
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

pour over teh chicken boil, then add veggies

↑ chocolate moose

Thu, Mar 05 2009, 10:38 am

I almost never freeze chicken. It loses its fresh taste that way.

OldYoung

Thu, Mar 05 2009, 12:00 pm

This is not quite mexican style, but when I prepare chicken for wraps, I marinate thin strips of chicken breast in oil and shwarma seasoning. Then I grill it write before and it tastes delicious!! It's probably not ideal for a taco and fajita type bar Wink

but it makes a great dinner.

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