Sweet Chili Fajita Tacos
- SERVES: 8 to 10 tacos
- PREP: 25 minutes
- TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes (plus at least one hour marinating time)
A sweet & spicy twist on fajitas!
Fajitas - sizzling strips of meat, onions, and bell peppers tucked into soft tortillas - is one of those versatile Mexican dishes easily adaptable to any mood or dietary preference. Pescatarian? Replace meat with fish or shrimp. Veggie? Grill a garden full, then add beans for a plant-based meal. Or, if you're anything like me, just stick with the meat and add heat! My twist layers on cayenne pepper, jalapeños, and chili powder for a major kick, then balances it out with sweet chili sauce (c’mon, you know you love it!). I char the flour tortillas over an open flame for a few seconds on each side to get those beautiful blackened bits, which adds a little smoky flavor too. These are great for Taco Tuesday - or any day honestly!
- 4
tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2
tablespoons chili powder
- 1
teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1
clove minced garlic
- ¼
teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1
pound skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1
red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1
green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1
small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1
medium zucchini, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1
small jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 3
tablespoons sweet chili sauce, plus more for serving
- 8
soft 6-inch flour tortillas
- 1
cup cilantro leaves & tender stems
Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving
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