Chicken and Chorizo Fajitas
with chipotle and sweet chilli dip
Fajitas are a Tex-mex invention usually consisting of some type of seared strip of meat, often served with accoutrements such as veg and additional sauces. This moreish has not one but two types of meat, as well as a sweet and spicy sauce and a refreshing salad to top it all off.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Ingredients
2 unit(s)
Tomato
1 sachet(s)
Apple Cider Vinegar
(Contains Sulphites)
65 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains Milk)
1 sachet(s)
Chipotle Paste
(Contains Soya, Wheat)
3 unit(s)
Potatoes
100 grams
Chorizo
(Contains Milk)
1 sachet(s)
Sweet Chilli Sauce
1 pack(s)
Breadcrumbs
(Contains Wheat)
320 grams
Irish Chicken Breast
8 unit(s)
Tortilla
(Contains Wheat)
1 sachet(s)
Mexican Style Spice Mix
40 grams
Salad Leaves
Not included in your delivery
to taste
Salt
to taste
Pepper
to taste
Water
to taste
Oil
unit(s)
Egg
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9.
- Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel).
- Pop onto a large (lined) baking tray.
- Drizzle with oil, season with Mexican style spice, salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer.
- When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden, 25-35 mins. Turn halfway through.
TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
- Cut the tomato into 1cm chunks.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 tbsp oil (double for 4p) and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tomatoes to the dressing, stir to coat, then set aside.
- Just before serving, toss the rocket with the tomatoes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the creme fraiche and chipotle paste (use less if you'd prefer things more mild), then set aside.
- Meanwhile, place a pot over medium-high heat (no oil).
- Once hot, fry the chorizo until starting to brown, 3-4 mins.
- Once browned, stir in the sweet chilli sauce and 100ml water (double for 4p).
- Bubble until thickened, 3-4 mins, then remove from the heat and set aside.
- Slice each chicken breast lengthways into 4 strips.
- Beat 1 egg (double for 4p) in a deep plate.
- Add the breadcrumbs to another plate and season with salt and pepper.
- Dip the chicken in the egg, then the breadcrumbs, ensuring it's well coated. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.
TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to vacuum packing used to keep it fresh.
- Place a large pan over high heat with just enough oil to coat the bottom.
- Once hot, lay the chicken strips into the pan, lower the heat to medium-high and fry until cooked through, 8-10 mins.
- Turn every 2-3 mins, adjusting the heat if necessary.
- Once cooked, transfer to a clean plate lined with kitchen paper. IMPORTANT: Chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
TIP: You want the oil to be hot so the chicken fries properly.
- Just before serving, pop the tortillas into the oven to warm through, 1-2 mins.
- Divide the warmed tortillas between plates, then spread over a spoonful of chipotle creme fraiche.
- Top each with chicken strips, salad and a spoonful of sweet chilli chorizo.
- Serve your fajitas with potatoes and any remaining salad alongside.
