It's a cold Monday evening, you've just come home from a long day at work and are in desparate need of some warm comfort food. Of course, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. The week has only just begun and the weekend couldn't seem further away: the Monday Blues are setting in.
Sound familiar? This is my usual Monday-evening predicament. But don't despair: I've found a solution! Home-made faijitas. Quick, simple and incredibly tasty. Added bonus: easy to eat on the lounge while watching the telly.
What you need:
* 4 chicken thighs, sliced in strips
* 6 flour tortillas
* 1 large onion, sliced in strips
* 1 small green capsicum, sliced in strips
* 1 small red capsicum, sliced in strips
* 8 medium sized mushrooms, sliced
* 1 tablespoon of butter
Marinade:
* 1 tablespoon of olive oil
* 1 tablespoon of lime juice
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon chicken salt
What you do:
1) In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili flakes, pepper, salt and chicken salt.
2) Add chicken strips to bowl and coat in marinade.
3) Prepare tortillas as directed on packet.
4) Heat butter over medium-high stove, add onions, capsicum and mushrooms. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly until soft. Set aside.
5) Add marinated chicken to pan, cook for 3 - 4 minutes until brown.
6) Return vegetables to pan. Cook for one minute, stirring regularly.
To serve:
Spoon chicken and vegetable mixture down centre of tortilla. Add desired toppings (sour cream, sweet chilli, salsa, shredded cheese). Fold tortilla and indulge!
If you are feeling lazy, our pick for the best Mexican in Sydney is Tomatillo Mexican Grill in The Cross. Bill and the crew will ply you with their range of quirky tortillas and fantastic Mexican food.
Tomatillo
40b Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross
9326 0900
www.tomatillo.com.au
Nachos $9.90
Burrito $9.90
Quesadilla $9
Margarita $8.50
Mexican beer $7
Domestic beer $5
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