Turn up the flavor of your fajitas with a taste of island flavors. These Jerk Chicken Fajitas hit the spot with their sweet, smokey and spicy notes.
Jerk Chicken Fajitas are a great under 30 minute meal. I served these with Mango salsa.
With everyone going back to work and now school there will be a lot of people looking for meal ideas. Fajitas are super easy, under 30 minute dish to make. Not to mention they are a quick and easy meal if you are a little pressed for time. Also, If you are returning to university or work long hours, you can turn them into a meal prep for the week.
You will love this Caribbean flavored Jerk chicken fajitas. This is also a quick meal you can enjoy any day of the week.
Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
For the Jerk Chicken Fajitas
1Pack Mini chicken breast fillets 670g (or 4 chicken breasts sliced)
2tspJerk Marinade ( I used Walkerswood)
1tbspFresh Thyme chopped
2tspHot smoked paprika
2tspAll purpose seasoning
1tspGround white pepper
1tspChicken seasoning
¼tspCornstarch (cornflour)
1tspDried thyme
1tspGarlic powder
1tspOnion powder
½tspcumin
½tspsugar
½tspcayenne pepper
Onion sliced
Red bell pepper
Yellow bell pepper
Green bell pepper
Oil of choice
1tspTomato paste
Splash of water
1
Firstly, wash chicken in vinegar & lemon water then rinse and pat dry.
Next, Add the seasonings to the chicken Let this marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes (I like to marinate mine overnight).
2
Secondly, after chicken has marinated, combine with the sliced vegetables and mix well. Heat your saucepan on a medium high adding 1- 2 Tbsp. Separate your chicken pieces from the vegetables and place them in the hot pan.
3
Thirdly, cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides then remove from the pan. Put the vegetables in the pan, cover and allow to steam for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are slightly tender. Pour tomato paste and a splash of water and return the chicken back to the pan.
4
Finally, continue to cook on low for 5 -7 minutes until done.
This recipe serves 4 to 6. You can serve with tortillas or over rice or pasta.
Ingredients
For the Jerk Chicken Fajitas
1Pack Mini chicken breast fillets 670g (or 4 chicken breasts sliced)
2tspJerk Marinade ( I used Walkerswood)
1tbspFresh Thyme chopped
2tspHot smoked paprika
2tspAll purpose seasoning
1tspGround white pepper
1tspChicken seasoning
¼tspCornstarch (cornflour)
1tspDried thyme
1tspGarlic powder
1tspOnion powder
½tspcumin
½tspsugar
½tspcayenne pepper
Onion sliced
Red bell pepper
Yellow bell pepper
Green bell pepper
Oil of choice
1tspTomato paste
Splash of water
Directions
1
Firstly, wash chicken in vinegar & lemon water then rinse and pat dry.
Next, Add the seasonings to the chicken Let this marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes (I like to marinate mine overnight).
2
Secondly, after chicken has marinated, combine with the sliced vegetables and mix well. Heat your saucepan on a medium high adding 1- 2 Tbsp. Separate your chicken pieces from the vegetables and place them in the hot pan.
3
Thirdly, cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides then remove from the pan. Put the vegetables in the pan, cover and allow to steam for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are slightly tender. Pour tomato paste and a splash of water and return the chicken back to the pan.
4
Finally, continue to cook on low for 5 -7 minutes until done.
This recipe serves 4 to 6. You can serve with tortillas or over rice or pasta.
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