Simple Chicken Fajitas
This dish features juicy, seasoned chicken slices and blistered peppers cooked in a hot skillet, resulting in a smoky, tender filling wrapped in warm tortillas. The process emphasizes high heat searing and caramelization, creating a vibrant, flavorful meal with a satisfying mix of textures and aromas.
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Calories: 350kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast-iron pan
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts skinless, boneless
- 3 colors bell peppers mixed colors for visual appeal
- 1 large sweet onion sliced thick
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for smoky depth
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin earthy flavor
- 1 lime lime for fresh juice
- 4 flour tortillas warm before serving
- 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or canola
- to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Slice the bell peppers into thick strips and set aside. Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season both sides generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in the hot pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Once done, remove from pan and let rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and toss in the sliced peppers and onions. Cook, stirring often, for about 8-10 minutes until they blister, soften, and develop some charred edges.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Return the sliced chicken to the skillet, squeeze the juice of the lime over everything, and toss gently to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through and smoky.
- Warm the tortillas by placing them in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side or wrapping them in foil and heating in a 180°C (350°F) oven for 10 minutes.
- Serve the sizzling chicken and peppers with warm tortillas, letting everyone build their own fajitas. Enjoy the smoky, juicy, and colorful flavors in each bite.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 800mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg