1 ½poundsboneless skinless chicken breastor chicken tenderloins, cut into strips
2bell pepperscut into thin slices
½large onion, thinly slicedcut into thin slices
1jalapeno pepperseeds and membrane removed, minced
2tablespoonsavocado oil or other high smoke point cooking oil
12smallflour tortillas(taco-sized)
Optional Toppings
chopped cilantro
salsa
sour cream
guacamole
Instructions
Add the marinade ingredients to the Ziplock bag. Seal the bag securely and shake the bag to mix the marinade. Add the chicken strips (or sliced flank steak) with the marinade. Reseal the bag leaving only a small corner open and carefully squeeze out the excess air from the bag and seal completely. Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator up to 8 hours.
Preheat one side of the griddle on medium-high heat to 400º. Use an infrared temperature gun to check the temperature of the grill.
Once the griddle is ready, drizzle on 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and add the sliced vegetables to the griddle. Preheat the other side of the griddle to low heat. Cook the vegetables for 2-3 minutes, until they are half done and beginning to soften. Then use the metal spatula to move them to the other side of the griddle. Keep them warm at low heat.
Add the chicken to the hot side of the griddle and let sit for 2 minutes to let it char a little before flipping the chicken with the metal spatula. Once you turn the chicken, combine the chicken and veggies, stirring frequently until the chicken reaches 165º internally (about 2-4 minutes). Remove the fajitas to a plate and cover with foil while you heat the tortillas.
Garnish fajitas with chopped cilantro, salsa, sour cream, or guacamole, and serve.
Notes
To make these on an electric griddle: add oil and preheat the griddle to 400ºF. Follow the directions to cook the vegetables, then remove them to a plate and cover with foil. Then, cook the chicken as directed, add the veggies back to the griddle.Skillet fajitas on the stovetop: add oil to a large skillet (at least 12”) and preheat it on medium-high heat. Follow the directions above (as for the electric griddle).**Nutritional facts do not include marinade, as it is discarded and not consumed**