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Tex Mex Style Fajita Roast Chicken

Meera
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs bone-in chicken legs skinless if preferred
  • 3 medium bells peppers, any or one color thinly sliced
  • 1 medium poblano or green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, any color thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Fajita seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
  • ½-1 serving pickled onion
  • sea salt and black pepper as needed
  • 2-3 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Sides (Choose one or two)

  • 1 serving Chipotle Sauce about 1/2 cup
  • 1 serving Guacamole about 1/2 cup
  • ½ cup sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Score a couple of slashes on the meaty part of the chicken legs.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
  • In a large bowl combine fajita seasoning, lemon juice and one tablespoon olive oil. Massage the chicken pieces with this rub and allow it to marinate for at late 2 hours. If needed add a little more olive oil.
  • Place the chicken on a a baking sheet and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked. The time may vary based on the skin on- skin off, thickness and pieces choosen. Check using oven thermometer to be sure.
  • While the chicken roasts, heat a skillet or frying pan with the remaining olive oil. Once hot add the sliced veggies and saute until cooked, but still crisp.Season with salt and pepper as needed. About 5-7 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Once the chicken is cooked. Allow It to rest for 5 minutes. Slice into smaller pieces.

Assemble

  • Divide rice about ½-1 cup per person into shallow bowls or plates. Place the roast chicken on top followed with sautéed veggies and serve with pickled onions, avocado slices, and sides/sauces of your choice. ENJOY!!
Keyword Autumn, bell peppers, Chicken dinner
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