SALSA-MARINATED STOVETOP CHICKEN FAJITAS
SALSA MARINATED STOVETOP CHICKEN FAJITAS
A simple, flavorful, crowd-pleasing weeknight meal full of protein and veggies that is sure to become a staple in your house like it has in ours!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1 cup red salsa I used @latejulyorganic medium salsa
- 1 packet of your favorite taco seasoning I used @sietefoods 1.3oz Mild taco seasoning
- 2-3 bell peppers sliced into 1/2 inch strips
- 1 large red onion cut into 1/4 inch strips
- Salt and pepper to season
- About 3 tbsp of avocado oil
- Serve with:
- tortillas I used @sietefoods grain-free cassava flour tortillas
- avocado slices
- cilantro
- limes
Instructions
- Add your chicken thighs and salsa to an airtight container or bag and let marinate overnight
- Remove your chicken from the bag and discard the marinade
- Season your chicken on both sides with about 1/2 of your taco seasoning and salt and pepper
- Add your sliced peppers and onions to a bowl with 1 tbsp of avocado oil, the remainder of your taco seasoning, and salt and pepper
- Heat a skillet over medium high
- Drizzle your skillet with avocado oil and add your chicken in a single layer
- Cook, undisturbed for 7-8 minutes
- Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside
- Deglaze your pan with a bit of chicken broth or water and wipe (it doesn’t matter if its not totally clean, you just want to get some of the big bits loosened)
- Drizzle more avocado oil into your pan and add your veggies
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally
- Slice your chicken into 1/2 inch strips, warm your tortillas, and serve your fajitas with avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime
- ENJOY!
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