{"id":53171,"date":"2024-01-03T22:31:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T22:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/?p=53171"},"modified":"2024-09-19T16:48:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T16:48:02","slug":"fajita-spiced-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2024\/01\/03\/fajita-spiced-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Fajita-Spiced Chicken\/Pork\/Steak"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">with Rice, Black Beans &amp; Cilantro-Lime Crema<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yield: 2<\/h4>\n<p>Your choice of chicken, pork or steak coated in a blend of fajita-style spices, seared in a hot pan, and topped with a bright, tangy cilantro-lime crema atop a bed of fluffy, garlicky tomato rice with hearty black beans.<br \/>\nPrep: 5 Cook: 35<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tomato<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">\u00bd<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">cup white rice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">\u00bc<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz cilantro<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">10<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz protein (pork cutlet, chicken breast or steak)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">clove garlic <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">8<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz black beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz chicken stock concentrate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS<strong> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">fajita spice blend<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">lime <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1\u00bd<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS sour cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"id-ingredient-name\">salt &amp; pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp cooking oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS butter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-53177\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenPrep.jpg?resize=150%2C150\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenPrep.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenPrep.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenPrep.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Start prep: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wash and dry produce.<\/p>\n<p>Dice <strong>tomato<\/strong> into \u00bc-inch pieces. Peel and mince or grate <strong>garlic.<\/strong> Drain <strong>beans.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-53176\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenBeansRic.jpg?resize=150%2C150\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenBeansRic.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenBeansRic.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenBeansRic.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook rice &amp; beans: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a medium pot, combine <strong>rice, tomato, garlic, beans, stock concentrate,<\/strong> \u00be cup <strong>water,<\/strong> 1 tsp <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Fajita Spice Blend<\/strong><\/span> (you\u2019ll use more later), and a pinch of <strong>salt.<\/strong> Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until <strong>rice<\/strong> is tender, 20-22 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-53175\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenCrema.jpg?resize=150%2C150\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenCrema.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenCrema.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenCrema.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish prep &amp; make crema: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While <strong>rice<\/strong> cooks, roughly chop <strong>cilantro.<\/strong> Quarter <strong>lime.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a small bowl, combine <strong>sour cream, cilantro,<\/strong> and juice from one <strong>lime wedge.<\/strong> Add <strong>water<\/strong> 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Taste and season with <strong>salt<\/strong> and pepper if <strong>desired.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-53174\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenCook.jpg?resize=150%2C150\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenCook.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenCook.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenCook.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook protein: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pat <strong>protein<\/strong> dry with paper towels. (Optional: tenderize protein with jacquard.) Season all over with 1 tsp <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Fajita Spice Blend<\/span>, salt,<\/strong> and <strong>pepper.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heat a drizzle of <strong>oil<\/strong> in a large pan over medium-high heat.<\/p>\n<p>Add <strong>protein<\/strong> and cook until browned and cooked through:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>chicken<\/strong> (160\u00b0F) 3- to 5-minutes per side, depending on thickness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>pork<\/strong>\u00a0 (140\u00b0F) 3- to 6-minutes per side, depending on thickness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>steak<\/strong> to desired doneness, 3- to 7-minutes per side, depending on thickness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>If protein starts to brown too quickly, lower the heat and cover pan.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer to a cutting board to rest.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-53173\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenFinish.jpg?resize=150%2C150\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenFinish.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenFinish.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenFinish.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish rice &amp; beans: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fluff <strong>rice<\/strong> and <strong>beans<\/strong> with a fork and stir in 1 TBS <strong>butter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-53172\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenServe.jpg?resize=150%2C150\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenServe.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenServe.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChickenServe.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish &amp; serve: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Divide <strong>rice<\/strong> and <strong>beans<\/strong> and <strong>protein <\/strong>between plates in separate sections. Pour the resting <strong>juices<\/strong> over <strong>protein<\/strong> and drizzle with <strong>crema.<\/strong> Serve with any remaining <strong>lime wedges<\/strong> on the side.<\/p>\n<p>Slice <strong>chicken, pork<\/strong> or <strong>steak<\/strong> against the grain.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Fajita Spice Blend<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Makes 1 TBS<\/h4>\n<p>2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tsp paprika<br \/>\n1\/2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tsp onion powder<br \/>\n1\/2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tsp garlic powder<br \/>\n1\/2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tsp <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>chili powder<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n1\/2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tsp cumin<br \/>\n1\/2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tsp oregano<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>with Rice, Black Beans &amp; Cilantro-Lime Crema Yield: 2 Your choice of chicken, pork or steak coated in a blend of fajita-style spices, seared in a hot pan, and topped with a bright, tangy cilantro-lime crema atop a bed of fluffy, garlicky tomato rice with hearty black beans. Prep: 5 Cook: 35 1tomato \u00bdcup white rice \u00bcoz cilantro 10oz protein (pork cutlet, chicken breast or steak) 1clove garlic 8oz black beans 1oz chicken stock concentrate 1TBS fajita spice blend 1lime&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2024\/01\/03\/fajita-spiced-chicken\/\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53178,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[47,237,343],"class_list":["post-53171","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-black-beans","tag-tomato","tag-white-rice"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/FajitaSpicedChicken.jpg?fit=1381%2C994&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53171"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54439,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53171\/revisions\/54439"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53171"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53171"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}