Chevy's Chicken Fajitas

Chevy's Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup achiote paste
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (Frozen just OK, fresh is much better)
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican oregano
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions

  1. 1

    Place all marinade ingredients except bay leaf in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add bay leaf and reserve.

  3. 3

    Mix spice rub ingredients.

  4. 4

    Wash chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.

  5. 5

    Transfer 2 TBS of the spice rub to a small bowl. Rub the breasts on both sides with the spice rub. Save remaining spice rub in an airtight container.

  6. 6

    Put the coated breasts in a plastic bag and pour in the reserved marinade. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

  7. 7

    Prepare an outdoor grill or grill pan. Spray the grill or pan with cooking spray.

  8. 8

    Grill the breasts until cooked through.

  9. 9

    Serve with sauteed green, red, and yellow peppers and white onions seasoned before cooking with one TBS of the spice rub.

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