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Chicken Fajitas

This Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to recreate restaurant-quality fajitas at home. The tender, marinated chicken pairs perfectly with the colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite fixings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 12

Equipment

  • Large skillet or cast iron pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Tongs or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder or sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder use 1/2 teaspoon for less spicy
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar optional, or use white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • For the Chicken Fajitas:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 large bell peppers sliced (use colorful bells like red, yellow, orange, or green)
  • 2 jalapeno peppers sliced (optional, for spicier fajitas)
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • Juice from 1/2 lime
  • 12 flour tortillas warmed (or corn tortillas if preferred)
  • Fixings as Desired: Chopped tomatoes pico de gallo, homemade guacamole or avocado slices, hot sauce, shredded cheese, spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all of the fajita marinade ingredients together in a large bowl. Add sliced chicken and marinate for at least 5 minutes. For best results, marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator for more developed flavor.
  • Heat a large cast iron pan over medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • If needed, add more oil to the pan and add the peppers and onions. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers and onions are cooked to your preference.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and heat through. Remove from heat.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, then serve on warmed tortillas and top with your favorite fixings.
  • Enjoy your delicious Chicken Fajitas!

Notes

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