Description
A quick and flavorful chicken fajitas recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring juicy seasoned chicken with caramelized peppers and onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
- 3 medium bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Slice chicken into thin strips about 1/2-inch thick and place in a mixing bowl. Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Mince garlic cloves.
- Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the chicken. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear without stirring for 2-3 minutes. Stir and cook until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to skillet. Add onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic during the last minute and stir until fragrant.
- Return chicken to skillet with vegetables. Toss and cook for 1-2 minutes to combine flavors. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture. Stir in chopped cilantro if using.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp towel. Serve chicken and veggies with warm tortillas and desired toppings.
Notes
To keep chicken juicy, do not overcrowd the pan and let it sear undisturbed initially. Let chicken rest a few minutes after cooking to redistribute juices. Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option. Customize heat by adding jalapeños or cayenne powder. Warm tortillas wrapped in a towel to keep soft.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving equals app
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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