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Spicy Chipotle Chicken Fajitas with Corn Salsa
80% authentic · Mexican-Inspired
A flavorful twist on classic fajitas, featuring chicken marinated in smoky chipotle peppers and served with a fresh, zesty corn salsa.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs1.5 lbs
- Bell peppers (mixed colors)2 large
- Red onion1 large
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce2-3
- Adobo sauce2 tbsp
- Lime juice3 tbsp
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Cumin1 tsp
- Garlic cloves, minced2
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper0.5 tsp
- Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)1 cup
- Diced red onion0.25 cup
- Chopped cilantro2 tbsp
- Whole wheat tortillas8
Steps
- 1
Finely mince chipotle peppers and mix with adobo sauce, lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cut chicken thighs into strips and marinate in the chipotle mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Slice bell peppers and red onion into strips.
- 3
Prepare corn salsa: combine corn kernels, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet.
- 5
Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add sliced peppers and onion. Cook until tender-crisp, about 7-10 minutes.
- 6
Return chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine and heat through.
- 7
Warm whole wheat tortillas.
- 8
Serve the chipotle chicken and vegetable mixture with warm tortillas and a generous dollop of corn salsa.
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