Pollo Calabazas Picantes Fajitasspicy Chicken And Squash Fajita Recipes

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• For the sweet and spicy marinade: Put the olive oil, cilantro, honey, lime juice, thyme, garlic, jalapenos, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a food processor and pulse to puree. Transfer the mixture to a nonreactive container, add the chicken and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking
• For the squash and zucchini: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and a pinch of salt and cook until the zucchini is light brown and tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, yellow squash and a pinch of salt, then transfer the cooked squash to the plate. Add the scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring once or twice, until lightly charred. Add the tomato, jalapeno and the cooked zucchini and squash and stir to combine. Add the cilantro and season with salt. Set aside.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
• Grill the chicken breasts until marked and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice.
• Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.

CALABAZA CON POLLO

Steps:

• Wash chicken and boil until cooked, set aside.
• Wash all the squash, cut up into cubes, set aside.
• Wash tomato, cut up into cubes, set aside.
• Cut onion into cubes, set aside.
• Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and cumin in a bowl, set aside.
• Get a large pan, add 2 tbs cooking oil, tomato, cubed squash and cubed onion.
• On medium high heat sautee for approximately 10 minutes or until you can see that everything is nice and tender.
• Add drained corn.
• Add tomato sauce.
• Add dry spice mixture.
• Add chicken.
• Add 2 cups chicken broth from chicken boil.
• Gently mix all the ingredients to coat everything well.
• Cover and let simmer on medium heat for approximately 20-30 minutes.

POLLO FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Place chicken in sauce, and turn once to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for several hours.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken strips to the pan, and saute for 5 minutes. Add the onion and green pepper, and saute another 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with lemon juice.

CALABAZA CON POLLO (SQUASH WITH CHICKEN)

Steps:

• 1. Wash chicken and boil until cooked, set aside.
• 2. Wash all squash, cut into cubes, set aside.
• 3. Wash tomato, cut into cubes, set aside
• 4. Dry Spice Mix - Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and cumin in bowl, set aside.
• 5. In large pan, add oil, tomato, all squash and onions. On medium-high heat (#7 if you have a dial from 1-10) saute for approximately 10 minutes or until everything look lightly tender.
• 6. Add drained can corn, tomato sauce and dry spice mixture.
• 7. Add chicken and 2 cups of chicken broth from the chicken boil.
• 8. Gently mix all the ingredients to coat everything well. Cover and let simmer on medium-low heat (#3 on dial that has 1-10) for approximately 20-30 minutes. Enjoy!

CHICKEN WITH TATUMA SQUASH (POLLO CON CALABACITA)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt; add to the pan, and cook, turning once or twice, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Pour off the excess fat.
• Add the squash, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chiles, if using. Season with additional salt, the oregano, and pepper. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the squash is fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and enjoy.