Chicken Fajitas with Cabbage Slaw

Name: Chicken Fajitas with Cabbage Slaw
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8–12 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas; 8–12 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas; Salt and freshly ground black peppercorns; Salt and freshly ground black peppercorns; 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced; ½ small head savoy cabbage, halved, cored, and thinly sliced; ¼ cup (⅓ oz/10 g) chopped fresh cilantro; 4 Tbsp (2 fl oz/60 ml) olive oil, plus more as needed; 2 tsp ancho or New Mexico chile powder; 2 tsp ancho or New Mexico chile powder; 1 tsp dried oregano, crumbled; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1¼ lb (625 g) skinless, boneless chicken breasts; Cayenne pepper (optional); 2 large red onions, halved and sliced lengthwise; 1¼ lb (625 g) skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Preparation info

4
Servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cooking with Spice

By Jennifer Newens

Published 2013

About

This recipe shows how, with a well-stocked spice pantry, you can make your own chili powder blend at home. Start with 2 parts of your favorite pure chile powder, add 1 part ground cumin and 1 part Mexican oregano. If you like it hot, add cayenne pepper to taste. Feel free to adjust the proportions as you like.

Ingredients

4 Tbsp (2 fl oz/60 ml) olive oil, plus more as needed
2

Americas
Mexico
Main course
Central America
Spicy

Method

In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of oil, chile powder, cumin, oregano, and a pinch of cayenne, if using. Cut chicken crosswise into ½-inch (12-mm) slices. Add to bowl with seasonings. Add onions and