Saturday, February 17, 2007

Chili’s Fajitas

Juicy, marinated chicken or steak grilled to perfection! Served sizzling with onions and bell peppers.
¼ c lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic – crushed
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp salt
½ tsp liquid smoke
½ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp black pepper
1 lb boned, skinned chicken breasts or sirloin steak
2 tbsp water
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp lime juice
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large Spanish onion –sliced thin
½ medium green bell pepper – seeded, sliced thin
½ medium red bell pepper – seeded, sliced thin
1. Combine ¼ c lime juice, 2 tbsp oil, garlic, 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, liquid smoke,cayenne pepper, ¼ tsp black pepper, and either the sirloin or the chicken in a sealable plastic container, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
2. Combine water, 1 tsp soy sauce, ½ tsp lime juice, salt and 1 dash black pepper; set aside.
3. Grill meat over medium high flame 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
4. Cut meat into thin strips, set aside and keep warm.
5. Cook onion and bell peppers in oil until brown; remove from heat.
6. Pour reserved liquid mixture over onions and bell peppers.
7. Combine meat, onions and bell peppers.
Serves 4

Tip: Good as a snack or with Mexican rice.

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