| I enjoy theme parties so this Chicken Fajita Recipe is | | | | Trim the chicken of fat and sinew, and cut into strips. |
| perfect for a Mexican party. This chicken recipe has | | | | Place the chicken strips in a shallow non-metal dish. |
| proved a winner especially with the kids. YOu lay out | | | | Combine the oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin and coriander |
| all the prepared ingredients and guests can build their | | | | in a jug, and mix well. Pour the marinade over the |
| own fajitas. If you are a health conscious mom like | | | | chicken then cover it and refrigerate for a few hours |
| me then at least you know you're getting a few | | | | or overnight. |
| veggies into your kids' diet. Using bottled salsa is a | | | | 2. Preheat a barbecue grill or flatplate to high. Wrap |
| good time saver but making your own is healthier | | | | the tortillas in foil and place on a cool part of the |
| and probably nicer tasting. | | | | barbecue grill to warm through for 10 minutes (do |
| Chicken Fajitas Ingredients - Serves 4 | | | | check them for over heating). Heat the oil on a |
| - 4 chicken breast fillets | | | | flatplate. Fry the onion and capsicum (green pepper) |
| - 2 tablespoons olive oil | | | | for 5 minutes, or until soft. Move the vegetables to a |
| - 1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice | | | | cooler part of the plate to keep warm. |
| - 2 cloves garlic, crushed | | | | 3. Place the chicken on the flatplate and cook for 5 |
| - 1 teaspoon ground cumin | | | | minutes, or until just tender but cooked through. |
| - 1/4 cup (15 g/ 1/2 oz) chopped fresh coriander | | | | Serve up the chicken, onion and capsicum, cheese |
| leaves | | | | and avocado over the tortillas. Top with the salsa |
| - 8 flour tortillas | | | | and roll up to enclose the filling. Alternatively you can |
| - 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra | | | | put all the ingredients out in bowls and let your party |
| - 2 onions, sliced | | | | guests build their own chicken fajitas. |
| - 2 green capsicums (peppers), cut into thin strips | | | | 4. If you buy bottled salsa, try get the best quality |
| - 1 cup (125 g/4 oz) grated Cheddar | | | | possible. You can add extra chili powder if you prefer |
| - 1 large avocado, sliced | | | | hotter food. |
| - 1 cup (250 g/8 oz) bottled tomato salsa | | | | 5. Other great party food ideas are nachos and dip or |
| | | | tortilla soup. |
| 1. First you need to marinade the chicken breasts. | | | | |