Chicken Fajitas

Name: Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips; 3 bell peppers, sliced into strips (mix of colors); 1 large onion, sliced; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 8 flour tortillas, warmed; 2 limes lime wedges, for serving; 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving; 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded, for serving; 1 avocado, sliced, for serving; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

35 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

MexicanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
3 bell peppers, sliced into strips (mix of colors)
1 large onion, sliced
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 flour tortillas, warmed
2 limes lime wedges, for serving
1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded, for serving
1 avocado, sliced, for serving
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to make the fajita seasoning.
2

In a large bowl, combine the sliced 1 1/2 lbs sliced into thin strips boneless, skinless chicken breasts with half of the 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and half of the fajita seasoning. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
3

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4

In the same skillet, add the remaining 3 tbsp olive oil. Add the sliced 3 sliced into strips (mix of colors) bell peppers and 1 large sliced onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened but still crisp-tender.
5

Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the remaining fajita seasoning and lime juice. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
6

Warm the 8 warmed flour tortillas according to package instructions or in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side.
7

Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture with warm tortillas and desired toppings: 2 limes for serving lime wedges, 1/2 cup for serving sour cream, 1 cup shredded, for serving Mexican blend cheese, 1 sliced, for serving avocado, and 1/4 cup chopped, for serving fresh cilantro.
8

To assemble, place a portion of the chicken and vegetable mixture in the center of each tortilla. Add your favorite toppings, fold, and enjoy.

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Questions

What is Chicken Fajitas?

Sizzling strips of seasoned chicken with colorful bell peppers and onions, served with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings. This quick and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner. This reference files it under Mexican dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What should Chicken Fajitas look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Step 4: cook until vegetables are slightly softened but still crisp-tender.

How long should Chicken Fajitas marinate?

Step 2 reads: "Let marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator)." Follow the time in step 2. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Chicken Fajitas?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Chicken Fajitas uses 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips.

Which part of Chicken Fajitas can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 2. Step 2 is a built-in pause of 2 hours: "Let marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator)." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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