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Chicken Fajitas Recipe made with Zaycon Fresh Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings 6
Author Paula Krueger

Ingredients

  • 2 Large Zaycon Fresh Chicken Breasts
  • 6 Gluten-Free Soft Taco Size Tortillas
  • 1 Red Pepper chopped
  • 1 Green Pepper chopped
  • ¼ Red Onion diced
  • 3 Stalks Green Onion chopped
  • 4 Garlic Cloves chopped
  • ¼ Head Lettuce chopped
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt
  • 4 tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp. Organic Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Boil 2 inches water in large pan. Add 2 large Zaycon Fresh chicken breasts and 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice. Cook on high until water is halfway evaporated. Turn heat on medium to low. Brown and remove. Let cool. (Please note: poaching 2 large breasts of chicken will take approximately 20 minutes.) Slice chicken into strips. Set aside.
  2. Heat large pan on medium to high heat. Add 2 tbsp. olive oil. Add chopped red and green peppers, chopped garlic, and diced red onion. Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are translucent.
  3. Add chicken, chopped green onion, and 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice. Sauté for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken picks up the flavors of the mixture. Optional: add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  4. Peel, pit, and slice avocado into long strips. Spritz with lemon juice to keep fresh.
  5. Plate soft tortilla. Add chicken and pepper mixture. Top the dish off with a handful of chopped lettuce, sliced avocado, and Mexican blend shredded cheese. Optional: serve with a side of Greek yogurt dip. Enjoy your chicken fajita fiesta!