Garlic Lime Chicken Fajitas

1 tsp. Minced Garlic
1 tsp. Minced Onion
¾ tsp. Ground Cumin
¾ Oregano Leaves
½ tsp Cilantro Leaves
½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
½ tsp. salt
½ cup EACH lime and orange juice 
1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/2 red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and orange bell pepper, cut into thin strips. (You could use one green and a red bell pepper)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tsps. Olive oil
8 flour tortillas (8 inches) 

Directions:
Mix juices, oil, all the spices and salt in a small bowl.  Reserve ¼ cup of marinade.  Place the mixture and chicken in a large resalable plastic bag or glass dish to marinade.  Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor. 

Cook chicken in a large heated skillet on medium-high heat until chicken is lightly browned.  Remove from skillet.  Add bell peppers, onions and reserved marinade:  cook and stir for 5 minutes or until tender.  Return chicken to skillet.  Cook another 2-3 minutes.  

Spoon chicken mixture into warmed tortillas.  Serve with assorted topping, if desired. 

Edwin

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