Name: Chicken Fajitas with Summer Squash
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H10M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, smashed; 3/4 cup torn fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 3 jalapeno peppers (green or red); 2 roughly chopped, 1 thinly sliced; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill; 1/4 cup honey; Juice of 2 limes, plus wedges for serving; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 2 zucchini and/or yellow squash, sliced; 1 bunch scallions, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 8 to 12 flour tortillas

Directions

Puree the garlic, 1/2 cup cilantro, the thyme, the chopped jalapenos, 1/3 cup olive oil, the honey, lime juice and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Put the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the marinade; seal the bag and toss to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 3 minutes; season with salt. Transfer to a plate.
Add the scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring, until charred, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the tomato, the sliced jalapeno and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro; return the zucchini to the skillet, season with salt and toss. Cover to keep warm.
Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with olive oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.
Warm the tortillas as the label directs. Slice the chicken and season with salt. Serve on the tortillas with the zucchini mixture. Serve with lime wedges.

Photograph by Kang Kim

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine

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