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Chicken Fajitas with Guacamole

Seasoned chicken, peppers and onions are cooked quickly and served with tortillas and fresh homemade guacamole.

Chef Jack Ovens

Seasoned chicken, peppers and onions are cooked quickly and served with tortillas and fresh homemade guacamole.

10 min
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
25 min
Total time
4 servings
Yield

Ingredients

23 ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
  • 3 (1Kg or 2.2lb) Chicken Breast, Stripped
  • 2 Brown Onions, Thinly Sliced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced
  • 4 Sprigs (3g) Fresh Oregano, Roughly Chopped
  • 2 tsp (4g) Paprika
  • 1 tsp (2g) Ground Cumin
  • 2 tsp (4g) Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp (4g) Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp (8g) White Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tsp (6g) Corn Starch
  • 2 tsp (7g) Sea Salt Flakes
  • 2 tsp (4g) Ground Chilli
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5g) Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 Avocados, Mashed
  • 1/2 Red Onion (Spanish Onion), Diced
  • 2 Tomatoes, Diced
  • 6 Sprigs (5g) Coriander (Cilantro)
  • 1 Lime, Zest & Juice
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Sea Salt Flakes
  • Cracked Black Pepper
  • Homemade Tortillas (see link)

Method

7 steps
  1. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a pan.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the sliced onions and red bell pepper to the pan and cook until tender.
  4. Mix the spice ingredients and add to the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
  5. Prepare the guacamole by mashing the avocados and mixing with diced red onion, diced tomatoes, chopped coriander, lime zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Warm the homemade tortillas.
  7. Serve the cooked chicken and vegetables in tortillas with guacamole and optional toppings like cheese, lettuce, chili, coriander, and sour cream.
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Recipe notes

Helpful tips

  • Slice the chicken and vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate.
  • Cook the peppers until tender but still slightly crisp.
  • Prepare the guacamole shortly before serving to keep it fresh.

Equipment

  • Large frying pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife
  • Potato masher or fork

Storage

Store the cooked chicken and vegetables separately from the tortillas and guacamole. Reheat the chicken filling thoroughly and add the guacamole when serving.

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