Classic Chicken Fajitas
Traditional dish · Mexican
A traditional and vibrant Mexican dish featuring marinated chicken strips, bell peppers, and onions, sizzling and served with warm tortillas and toppings.
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Ingredients
- Chicken breast1.5 lbs
- Bell peppers (assorted colors)3
- Yellow onion1 large
- Lime1
- Garlic3 cloves
- Cumin1 tbsp
- Chili powder1 tsp
- Smoked paprika1 tsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Flour tortillas8
Steps
- 1
Slice chicken breast into thin strips. In a bowl, combine chicken with lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, 1 tbsp olive oil, 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 bell pepper and onion strips to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 5-7 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 your favorite toppings (e.g., salsa, guacamole, sour cream).
