We have fajitas about once a month and today I decided to play around with a few ingredients and what a treat we have had. The key to this success - Naga lime pickle! Don't worry, it's not too spicy...just full of flavour.
Ingredients:
385g Chicken breast (diced)
100g bacon lardons
1 medium brown onion (half sliced, half finely chopped)
1 red bell pepper (sliced lengthwise)
1 green bell pepper (sliced lengthwise)
2 garlic cloves (crushed and finely chopped)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp oregano
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 burdened chilli, finely chopped
1 chicken stock cube
1 tsp Naga like pickle
As many tortillas as you can eat
Method:
1. Melt some butter in a wok over a low heat. Gently try the onion for about 5 mins, then add the garlic and fry for a further minute.
2. Mix together the puree, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt and pepper to form a paste. Increase the temperature and fry the paste for a min, stir in the bacon lardons and diced chicken, and cook through for about 6 mins, then add the peppers and stir in the maple syrup and chilli.
3. Crumble in the stock cube, add a splash of water, and stir in the lime pickle. Simmer until the liquid has reduced completely and serve immediately atop your favourite fajita combos. I like a bit of salad, guacamole, soured cream and cheese in mine. Fold and scoff!
