Chicken Fajitas
Chicken fajitas are a delightful, sizzling dish that combines tender strips of chicken with colorful bell peppers and onions, all infused with zesty spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings. Experience the joy of cooking and serving these vibrant fajitas that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. In a large bowl, combine the chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add marinated chicken strips and cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 6-8 minutes.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Stir occasionally until veggies are tender but still crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Serve chicken and veggie mixture on warm tortillas topped with fresh cilantro and desired toppings like salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving = 2 fajitas
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg