The Chicken Fajitas Recipe That Changed My Mind

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Aksana

1 and ½ pounds chicken thighs , you can sub chicken breast*

2 tablespoons lime juice, from 1 lime

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon liquid smoke

2 tablespoons cumin

2 teaspoons kosher salt, use a little less if you have table salt

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, (or more, if you like it spicy!)

⅓ cup chopped cilantro, (plus more to garnish, optional)

4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for searing chicken

2 tablespoons butter, for searing chicken

3 small red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, sliced

1 medium onion, sliced

1 teaspoon kosher salt, for onions and peppers

12 6-inch flour tortillas, sometimes labeled "fajita size"

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese**, optional, technically. See note for more ideas!

subheading: To garnish:

sour cream

Chipotle Mayo

Guacamole

lime wedges

cilantro, chopped

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