Chicken Fajitas

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS:

For the chicken

2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced 

1 red pepper, thinly sliced

1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced 

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 teaspoon ground cumin 

Pinch of chilli powder

Zest and juice of ½ a lime 

1 tablespoon olive oil 

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 

For the Salsa

1 large tomato, chopped

½ small red onion, finely chopped

½ small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

Juice of 1 lime 

To Serve

Flour tortillas (4 small, or 2 large)

125ml sour cream 

50g cheddar cheese grated 

1 ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced

1 lime cut into wedges

METHOD:

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients for the chicken, season well and toss until everything is well mixed and coated in spices. Set aside while you make you the salsa. 

For the salsa place the chopped tomato, red onion and chilli in a bowl and season to taste. Add the coriander and lime juice and mix well. 

Heat a griddle pan over a medium heat until hot. Place the chicken, peppers and onions on the griddle and cook for 6-8 minutes or until everything is nicely charred and the chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a warm serving bowl. 

Briefly place the tortillas on the griddle pan to warm, then serve with the chicken and bowls of the toppings. 

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