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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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