Jerk Chicken Fajitas

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You will love this Caribbean flavored Jerk chicken fajitas. This is also a quick meal you can enjoy any day of the week.

Jerk Chicken Fajitas

 

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
For the Jerk Chicken Fajitas
 1 Pack Mini chicken breast fillets 670g (or 4 chicken breasts sliced)
 2 tsp Jerk Marinade ( I used Walkerswood)
 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme chopped
 2 tsp Hot smoked paprika
 2 tsp All purpose seasoning
 1 tsp Ground white pepper
 1 tsp Chicken seasoning
 ¼ tsp Cornstarch (cornflour)
 1 tsp Dried thyme
 1 tsp Garlic powder
 1 tsp Onion powder
 ½ tsp cumin
 ½ tsp sugar
 ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 Onion sliced
 Red bell pepper
 Yellow bell pepper
 Green bell pepper
 Oil of choice
 1 tsp Tomato 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
 1 Pack Mini chicken breast fillets 670g (or 4 chicken breasts sliced)
 2 tsp Jerk Marinade ( I used Walkerswood)
 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme chopped
 2 tsp Hot smoked paprika
 2 tsp All purpose seasoning
 1 tsp Ground white pepper
 1 tsp Chicken seasoning
 ¼ tsp Cornstarch (cornflour)
 1 tsp Dried thyme
 1 tsp Garlic powder
 1 tsp Onion powder
 ½ tsp cumin
 ½ tsp sugar
 ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 Onion sliced
 Red bell pepper
 Yellow bell pepper
 Green bell pepper
 Oil of choice
 1 tsp Tomato 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.

Jerk Chicken Fajitas
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