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Chicken Fajitas

This Chicken Fajitas recipe features tender strips of marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions sautéed to perfection. Served with warm tortillas, it's an easy and delicious meal perfect for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 tongs
  • 1 serving platter

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • for garnish fresh cilantro optional
  • for serving sliced avocado and sour cream optional

Instructions
 

  • Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into thin strips. Place the chicken in a mixing bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the chicken. Mix well to coat all the chicken pieces evenly. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken is marinating, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté them for about 4-5 minutes, or until they are softened and slightly charred. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the marinated chicken strips. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the chicken. Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and stir to combine, cooking for an additional minute.
  • Warm the tortillas in a pan or microwave until soft. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
  • Optionally, serve with sliced avocado and sour cream on the side.

Notes

You can customize the fajitas by adding your favorite vegetables such as zucchini or mushrooms.
For extra heat, consider adding sliced jalapeños or serving with a spicy salsa.
Leftover filling can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.