Crispy chipotle chicken fajitas
Enjoy a winning chicken dinner, with a chipotle chicken version of fajitas packed with a zingy salsa and cool soured cream – it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 3large chicken breasts
- 50g plain flour
- 1tsp smoked paprika
- 1tsp garlic granules
- 1egg , beaten
- 2tbsp chipotle paste
- 100g panko breadcrumbs
- 5tbsp vegetable oil
- ½onion , sliced
- 3garlic cloves , sliced
- 1tbsp tomato purée
- 2red peppers , sliced
- mini tortilla wraps and soured cream, to serve
- 170g small sweet tomatoes , such as Datterini, finely chopped
- 1lime , juiced
- ½onion , finely chopped
- 10g coriander , roughly chopped
- 1green chilli , finely chopped
- 200g canned sweetcorn , drained
Instructions
Step 1
To make the salsa, mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt. Set aside.Step 2
Lay the chicken on a chopping board, then cover. Flatten to an even thickness by lightly bashing with a rolling pin or pan.Step 3
Tip the flour onto a plate and mix with the smoked paprika, garlic granules and a good pinch of salt. Beat the egg in a bowl with 1 tbsp of the chipotle paste. Scatter the breadcrumbs on a second plate. Dip the chicken in the seasoned flour, followed by the egg, then the breadcrumbs, until well coated.Step 4
Heat 1 tbsp of the veg oil in a large frying pan. Scatter in the onion and cook for 10 mins, until beginning to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 2 mins, then squeeze in the tomato purée and remaining 1 tbsp chipotle paste. Stir to combine, then tip in the peppers. Season and fry for 8-10 mins until softened. Remove and place in a serving dish. Wipe out the pan.Step 5
Pour the remaining oil into the pan. Lower in the chicken gently and cook for 4 mins on each side, until golden and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches. Drain on kitchen paper, then slice on an angle.Step 6
Load up the tortilla wraps with the salsa, chicken, veg and soured cream, or any other toppings of your choice.