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alton brown fajitas recipe

Alton Brown Fajitas Recipe

Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Ingredients
  
  • 2 lbs Skirt steak or chicken breasts
  • 1 large Onion
  • 3 Bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1 tbs[ Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Oil for the grill
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 Juiced limes
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
Instructions
 
  • Prepare the Marinade
  • Combine olive oil, soy sauce, the juice of the limes, crushed garlic, salt, brown sugar, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a glass bowl or resealable bag.
  • Marinate the Meat
  • Place your choice of protein into the marinade.
  • Make sure it's fully coated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for more flavor.
  • Prep Veggies and Grill
  • While your meat is soaking up all those delicious flavors, slice your onion and bell peppers into thin strips.
  • Get your grill nice and hot - whether it’s a stovetop grill pan, a traditional grill, or even a broiler.
  • Lightly oil the grill to prevent sticking.
  • Cook the Protein
  • Remove the protein from the marinade and let any excess drip off; don’t worry if some of the marinade clings to it — that’s extra flavor!
  • Grill each side of the steak for about 7 minutes or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
  • If using chicken, cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Let the meat rest on a cutting board, tented with foil, for about 10 minutes.
  • Grill the Vegetables
  • While the meat is resting, grill the peppers and onions until they're charred and tender.
  • This usually takes around 5-7 minutes.
  • Assemble and Serve
  • Slice the meat against the grain to ensure tenderness.
  • I like to warm my tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
  • Pile the sliced protein and grilled veggies onto a tortilla.
  • Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.