Chevy's Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

Marinade

• 1/3 cup achiote paste
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice (Frozen just OK, fresh is much better)
• 2 tablespoons finely diced yellow onions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 bay leaf

Spice Rub

• 1/4 cup paprika
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons white pepper
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Mexican oregano

Fajitas

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions

1. 1

   Place all marinade ingredients except bay leaf in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.

2. 2

   Add bay leaf and reserve.

3. 3

   Mix spice rub ingredients.

4. 4

   Wash chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.

5. 5

   Transfer 2 TBS of the spice rub to a small bowl. Rub the breasts on both sides with the spice rub. Save remaining spice rub in an airtight container.

6. 6

   Put the coated breasts in a plastic bag and pour in the reserved marinade. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

7. 7

   Prepare an outdoor grill or grill pan. Spray the grill or pan with cooking spray.

8. 8

   Grill the breasts until cooked through.

9. 9

   Serve with sauteed green, red, and yellow peppers and white onions seasoned before cooking with one TBS of the spice rub.