The Chicken Fajitas Recipe That Changed My Mind

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1 and 1/2 pounds chicken thighs (you can sub chicken breast*)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt (use a little less if you have table salt)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((or more, if you like it spicy!))
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro ((plus more to garnish, optional) )
• 4 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for searing chicken)
• 2 tablespoons butter (for searing chicken)
• 3 small red, yellow, or orange bell peppers (sliced)
• 1 medium onion (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for onions and peppers)
• 12 6 -inch flour tortillas (sometimes labeled "fajita size")
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese** (optional, technically. See note for more ideas!)
• sour cream
• Chipotle Mayo
• Guacamole
• lime wedges
• cilantro (chopped)