Description
Chicken fajitas are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish. They feature marinated chicken, bell peppers, and onions cooked together and served with warm tortillas.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken strips to the marinade and coat well. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Add bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook for another 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 20 seconds.
- Serve chicken and vegetable mixture on tortillas. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours.
- Use gluten-free tortillas if needed.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican