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Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Author: Zaina Hill
Quick and flavorful chicken fajitas perfect for busy weeknights, bursting with taste and customizable toppings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1 piece Onion
  • 2 pieces Bell peppers
  • Flour tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Slice the chicken into ¼-inch strips.
  • In a bowl, mix vegetable oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, sugar, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Combine well to create a marinade.
  • Add the chicken strips to the marinade. Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • While the chicken marinates, slice the onion and bell peppers into ¼-inch strips.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat.
  • Add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to char slightly, then remove them from the pan.
  • In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-high and add the marinated chicken.
  • Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Add the sautéed onions and bell peppers back to the skillet with the chicken.
  • Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat everything through.
  • Serve hot with warm flour tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use high heat for veggies, don't overcrowd the skillet, let chicken rest before serving, experiment with veggies, and use fresh tortillas for the best experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
Keyword Chicken Fajitas
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