Classic Chicken Fajitas
Traditional dish · Mexican
A quintessential Tex-Mex dish featuring marinated chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions, sizzling hot and served with warm tortillas and toppings.
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Ingredients
- Chicken breast1.5 lbs
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, green)3 large
- Yellow onion1 large
- Lime1
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Chili powder1 tbsp
- Cumin1 tsp
- Garlic powder1 tsp
- Smoked paprika1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper0.5 tsp
- Flour tortillas8
- Optional toppings (guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cheese)to taste
Steps
- 1
Slice chicken breast into thin strips. In a bowl, combine chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- 5
Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add sliced peppers and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and slightly charred, about 7-10 minutes.
- 6
Return chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine and heat through.
- 7
Warm flour tortillas according to package directions.
- 8
Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture immediately with warm tortillas and desired toppings.
