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Chicken Fajitas

A delightful combination of marinated chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and onions wrapped in warm tortillas, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.

  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 lbs trimmed chicken thighs or breasts
  • 5 Tbsp light olive oil, divided
  • 4 Tbsp fresh lime juice, divided
  • 3 1/2 tsp minced garlic, divided
  • 2 1/2 tsp chili powder, divided
  • 2 tsp ground cumin, divided
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green), seeded and sliced
  • 1 medium red or yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 8 (7-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • Optional toppings: guacamole, salsa, sour cream, Mexican hot sauce, cheese

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp olive oil, 3 Tbsp lime juice, 2 tsp garlic, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp cumin, jalapeno, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken to the bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 6 hours.
  3. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and cook marinated chicken for 4-6 minutes on each side until browned and internal temperature reaches 160-165°F.
  4. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  5. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add sliced bell peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 4 minutes until tender.
  6. Sprinkle in 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, and remaining garlic. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in remaining lime juice and return sliced chicken to the skillet. Add chopped cilantro and serve warm over warmed tortillas with optional toppings.

Notes

Chicken Fajitas are best served warm with a variety of toppings for customization.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: fajitas, chicken, Mexican, easy recipes, quick dinner