Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 limes
  • 12 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 12 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 onions
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • parsley (to garnish)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • sour cream

Method

  • Prep the Veggies: De-seed the peppers.
  • Thinly slice the peppers and onions and set aside on a plate.
  • Prep the Chicken: Slice the chicken on the diagonal into 3 cm strips.
  • Make the Marinade: Grate the rind of one of the limes into a bowl then squeeze the juice of both limes.
  • Into this, add the sugar, cayenne, oregano and cinnamon and season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix together well.
  • Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken strips to the marinade and toss until pieces are well coated.
  • Let marinate for 30 minutes or longer.
  • Cook the Chicken: Heat the oil in a pan or griddle over high heat until smoking hot.
  • Add the chicken and the marinade and cook until tender (approximately 4-5 minutes).
  • Add the Vegetables: Stir in peppers and onions and cook until soft - about 3 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings, if needed.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve the Mexican way: place chicken mixture into warm flour-y tortillas and top with guacamole, sour cream and tomato salsa.
  • Roll it up and enjoy!