Description
This chicken fajita recipe is a flavorful, easy-to-make Tex-Mex favorite packed with tender, seasoned chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, these sizzling fajitas are served in warm tortillas with all your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium red onion (sliced)
Serving
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas (warmed)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the sliced chicken and toss until evenly coated. Let the chicken marinate for 15–30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and lightly charred on the edges. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Add the sliced red, green, and yellow bell peppers, along with the sliced red onion. Sauté the vegetables for 5–6 minutes until they are tender and have some slight char marks for additional flavor.
- Combine and Heat Through: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables and stir everything together, heating through for another 1–2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the sizzling chicken and vegetable mixture hot with warmed tortillas and your favorite optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, or chopped cilantro.
Notes
- To save time, you can use a store-bought fajita seasoning blend instead of mixing your own spices.
- For extra smoky flavor, grill the chicken and vegetables instead of cooking them on the stovetop.
- Great for meal prep — store chicken, vegetables, and tortillas separately and reheat before serving.
- Using corn tortillas makes this dish gluten-free.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less chili powder according to your preference.
