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Mexican Chicken Fajita Indian Style

A healthy and flavour-packed Mexican chicken fajita recipe adapted for Indian kitchens. Simple, quick and beginner-friendly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Ready In 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Indian Fusion, Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 250 grams Boneless chicken strips thinly sliced for faster cooking
  • 1 cup Bell peppers, sliced (mixed colours)
  • 1/2 cup Onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp Curd acts as a tenderiser
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Red chilli powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
  • 3 Whole wheat rotis or tortillas for serving
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt as needed

Equipment

  • Non-stick pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix curd, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, cumin, black pepper and salt.
  2. Add chicken strips and coat well. Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a pan. Add marinated chicken and cook on medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until it turns golden.
  4. Add sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly soft but still crunchy.
  5. Warm whole wheat rotis or tortillas.
  6. Fill each roti with chicken and veggies. Roll and serve hot.

Notes

You can add hung curd dip, guacamole or fresh salad on the side for extra nutrition.