Sunday, July 13, 2014

Chicken Fajitas - Lunch & light meals



 

Ingredients                                                   
Serves 4

3 tbsp olive oil , plus extra 
   for drizzling
3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
2 garlic cloves ,crushed
2 tbsp dried oregano
1-2 tbsp dried red pepperflakes
4 skinless , boneless chicken breasts
2 red peppers , deseeded and cut 
into 2-5 cm / 1 inch strips
8 flour tortillas , warmed
salt and pepper
Guacamole , to serve

Method   
        
1 . Place the oil ,maple syrup , garlic, oregano, pepper flakes , salt and pepper in a large shallow plate or bowl and mix together .

2 . Slice the chicken across the grain into slice 2.5 cm /1 inch thick .Toss in the marinade until well coated .Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours , turning occasionally .

3 . Heat a griddle pan until hot . Lift the chicken slices from the marinade with a slotted spoon , lay on the griddle pan and cook over medium- high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side , or until cooked through . Remove the chicken to a warmed serving plate and keep warm .

4 . Add the peppers , skin slide down, to the griddle pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side . Transfer to the serving plate .

5 . Serving with the guacamole in the warmed tortillas .