Ingredients
700g chicken thighs
sliced into strips
1 tbsp vegetable oil
0.5 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground paprika
0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cloves garlic
grated or finely diced
1 can (400g) borlotti beans
1 cup cheddar cheese
shredded
1 large brown onion
sliced
1 large green capsicum
sliced
8-10 small tortillas
1 cup tomato salsa
½ cup natural yoghurt
1 cup guacamole
optional
Allergy Advice
Contains Dairy
Contains Gluten
Equipment
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 small saucepan with a lid
- 1 fork
- 1 chargrill pan or large heavy based frying pan
- 1 serving dish with a lid
- 1 clean tea towel
Instructions
- Place the chicken strips into a medium bowl. Mix the oil, spices and garlic together then rub over strips. Put to one side and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Empty the can of beans and liquid into a small saucepan, that has a lid. Mash with a fork to combine liquid and beans then bring to the boil. Once boiled remove from heat, sprinkle cheese on top, cover and leave in the saucepan to melt until serving.
- Heat a chargrill pan or large heavy based frying pan until very hot. Add capsicum and onion to chicken strips then season with salt and pepper (note: you will have to cook in two batches).
- Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- When done, remove to serving dish with a lid. Repeat process with remaining meat, onion and capsicums.
- To serve, place chicken, beans, salsa, yoghurt and guacamole in the middle of the table. Keep the warmed tortillas in a clean tea towel covered then fill with ingredients and enjoy!
Notes
Tip
It looks like a lot of work/ ingredients but it is really easy to cheat!
Tip
Once you have the meat marinated, all you need to do is wrap the tortillas in foil and pop them in the oven to heat through.
Variation
Buy your guacamole and salsa if you dont have the time or inclination to make them.
Variation
Breasts are fine to use but will dry out faster if slightly over cooked.
Variation
I also put sour cream on the table for the kids, as it gives the fajitas a creamy texture that my three year-old enjoys.
