Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Whip up zesty chicken fajitas by marinating tender chicken with spices, sautéing colorful peppers and onions, then wrapping them in warm tortillas for a flavor-packed Tex-Mex feast in minutes!
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Calories: 350kcal
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 Frying Pan/Skillet
- 1 Cutting Board and Knife
- Spatula and Tongs
- Citrus Juicer
Ingredients
CHICKEN FAJITAS
- 3 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lime
- 3 cloves garlic minced
FAJITA SEASONING
- ½ tbsp chilli powder
- ½ tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
SERVING
- tortillas
- sour cream
- avocado
Instructions
FAJITA SEASONING
- Add the fajitas seasoning ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir together.
- The seasoning is ready. Keep it aside.
CHICKEN FAJITAS
- Generously sprinkle the fajita seasoning on both sides of the chicken and use your fingers to press it into the chicken.
- Add seasoned chicken, olive oil, minced garlic and lime juice and combine them well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 7-8 minutes on each side. Use tongs or spatula to flip the chicken.
- While your chicken is cooking, cut the bell peppers and onion into thin slices.
- Once the chicken has finished cooking, remove it to a plate and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet over medium heat and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- When the bell peppers are just about done sauteing, slice the chicken breasts into strips.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and stir everything together.
SERVING
- Warm up the tortillas on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla.
- Add optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado.
- Roll up the tortillas and enjoy your delicious chicken fajitas!
Notes
- Marinate for Flavor: Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes. Longer marination, even up to overnight, allows the flavors to penetrate the chicken deeply, resulting in richer, tastier fajitas.
- Hot and Quick Cooking: Use a hot skillet or pan to cook the chicken and veggies over high heat. Quick cooking ensures a nice sear on the chicken while keeping it juicy and the vegetables vibrant and slightly crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal