1 lb chicken breasts,
(skinless & boneless)
1/2 c lemon juice
6 tb coriander, fresh chopped
(or parsley)(both optional)
4 ts cumin
2 ts cornstarch
1 ts salt
1/2 ts pepper
8 ea flour tortillas
1 c salsa, mild red or green
8 ea romaine lettuce leaves,large
2 tb vegetable oil
1/2 c sour cream
1. Preheat the oven to 200.
2. Cut the chicken breast crosswise into 1/4-inch-
thick strips. Place the chicken in a small bowl.
3. Add 6 tablespoons of the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons
of the coriander (if using), the cumin, cornstarch,
salt and pepper and mix gently until the chicken is
well coated; set aside.
4. Stack the tortillas and wrap them in foil. Place
them in the oven to warm for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir
together the salsa and the remaining 2 tablespoons
of lemon juice and 4 tablespoons of coriander
6. Shred the lettuce.
7. In a medium skillet, warm the oil over medium-
high heat. Add the chicken and saute until white and
firm, about 5 minutes. 8. Place the tortillas, chicken,
shredded lettuce, sauce and sour cream in serving
dishes. The diners can then assemble their own fajitas
by topping a tortilla with some of each of the
ingredients, ending with a dollop of sour cream, and
then rolling it up.
TIME-SAVERS: MICROWAVE TIP:
Just before serving, stack the tortillas and wrap
them in a damp paper towel. Cook at 100% for 1 minute.
DO-AHEAD: Since the fajitas are fine served at room
temperature, much of the preparation can be
done ahead of time. The sauce (Step 5) can be made
and the chicken marinated in advance. Just be sure
to cook the chicken and warm the tortillas as close
to serving time as possible.