Cinco de Mayo

Here we are again, celebrating the Mexican culture with a taditional recipe.  I'm not sure where or when I got this recipe.  I think it may have come from a fellow worker, way back when.  That fellow gave me a number of recipes that he brought with him from his homeland of Mexico.  His recipes may have reflected the town where he grew up and not neccessarily the whole country.  He said that most of the home cooking did not have really hot, spicy dishes.  This recipe is like that; but if you want to make it hotter, you can add more chili powder or crushed red pepper flakes.

Farmer Boy Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken (cut into 1/2 inch strips)
• Marinade made of: 2 Tablespoons of Lime Juice, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of Mexican Oregano, 1 teaspoon of celery salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of crushed Red Pepper flakes
• 1 Red Bell Pepper & 1 Yellow Bell Pepper (seeded & cut into 1/4 inch strips)
• 1 white onion, thinly sliced
• 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• a small bunch of Cilantro leaves, minced
• 1 Tablespoon of minced Garlic
• Flour Tortillas
• 1/2 Cup of shredded Mexican Cheeses

Directions: Marinate the chicken in a bowl, placed in the refrigerator, for at least a half hour. (You may wish to sear the marinated chicken on a grill, to give it some extra flavor and those nice looking grill marks.)

Then, in a sauce pan, over medium heat, saute the meat in the oil, along with the onions and peppers, till they are limp and cooked through. (About 5 minutes)  Combine all this, with the Cilantro leaves, garlic, and shredded cheeses and place into the middle of a flour tortilla.  Roll the tortilla up.  Serve each, topped with a dollop of sour cream.  Side dishes of Black Beans, Salsa, Spanish Rice, and Guacamole with Tortilla chips make for a great meal!*  (If you wish, you may also toss the tortilla in the oil for a few seconds to saute it a little, before filling it.)  You should be able to make about 4 servings with this recipe, depending on how much you stuff into each tortilla, and what size torilla you use. 

*Hint: if you are going to make this whole meal, as suggested, you'll want to prepare the side dishes in advance to the fajitas.  It is easier and better tasting to keep those warm, rather than try to keep the fajitas warm while preparing the sides.

I hope you enjoy this meal on Cinco de Mayo!  If you make this recipe, please leave a comment here. Thanks. The Old Man in the Bib Overalls