Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in strips
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 large bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • Flour or corn tortillas, for serving
  • Additional blue cheese, shredded cheese and sour cream, for serving (optional)
  • Chopped avocado, chopped cilantro and salsa or chopped tomatoes, for serving (optional)

Method

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil with the garlic, salt, chile powder, ground cumin, paprika, sugar and fresh lime juice.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the oil and then stir in the chicken.
  • Cook for 2 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned.
  • Stir in the onion and bell pepper and cook with the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the spice mixture and cook for another 2 minutes or until everything is well combined and heated through.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss with blue cheese.
  • Serve with tortillas and optional toppings.