Smoky Tex-Mex Fajita Fiesta Dinner

Allergens

Milk, Egg, Soy (in some cornbread recipes), Gluten (in some flour tortillas)

Ingredients

• 8 large flour tortillas
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 recipe Chipotle Cream Sauce (see below)
• 1 recipe Jalapeño Cornbread (see below)
• 1 recipe Crunchy Coleslaw (see below)
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Chipotle Cream Sauce:
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo
• Salt and pepper, to taste Jalapeño Cornbread:
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all
• purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped Crunchy Coleslaw:
• 4 cups shredded cabbage (green and red)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and chipotle adobo sauce for Chipotle Cream Sauce set aside. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Preheat a large grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Brush with vegetable oil. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
3. In the same grill, sauté onion and bell peppers until tender and slightly charred, about 4 5 minutes. Add garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and cooked chicken stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and warm over grill for 2 3 minutes or in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 3 4 minutes.
5. Prepare Jalapeño Cornbread and Crunchy Coleslaw according to recipe instructions.
6. Assemble fajitas: Spread a dollop of Chipotle Cream Sauce on each tortilla, top with chicken mixture, and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve alongside cornbread and coleslaw.

Chef’s Insight

Experiment with different types of protein, such as shrimp or steak, for a unique twist on this Tex-Mex Fajita Fiesta Dinner.

Notes

For an authentic outdoor cooking experience, consider hosting a Tex-Mex cookout with friends.