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Fajita Hasselback Chicken

Name: Fajita Hasselback Chicken
Cook time: 37 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Chicken, Sliced in ¼" Thick Strips; 3 Fresh Peppers, Sliced into Strips; 1 Small Onion, Sliced into Strips; 1 Lime, Juiced; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Honey; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Coriander; 1 teaspoon Vinegar; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne; 1/8 teaspoon Paprika; 1/8 teaspoon Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 2 tablespoons Tequila (Optional)

By Tasty37 min4 servings

Spice up your dinner game with this sizzling fajita hasselback chicken! Tender chicken breast is sliced and stuffed with peppers and onions, then roasted to perfection. It's a Tex-Mex twist on a classic dish that will make your taste buds dance.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2
Slice into the chicken several times, about ¼ inch (½ cm) apart, but only cut about 85% of the way through, leaving the bottom intact.
3
Cook the onions and peppers over a medium heat until softened, then stir in the fajita mix.
4
Stir in the salsa and sprinkle the cheese over.
5
Mix together until the cheese has melted.
6
Allow to cool to the touch, and then fill each segment of the chicken breast with about 1 teaspoon of the mixture.
7
Bake in the centre of the oven for 18-22 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
8
Enjoy!