Description
Sizzling Easy Chicken Fajitas bring Mexican street flavors straight to your kitchen, promising a quick and delicious dinner. Juicy marinated chicken, colorful peppers, and warm tortillas combine for a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (about 450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1–2 bell peppers, thinly sliced (use a mix of colors for variety)
Seasonings and Extras:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Flour or corn tortillas
Optional Toppings:
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a mixing bowl.
- Add sliced chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat (around 375°F). Drizzle with olive oil.
- Carefully place marinated chicken strips into the hot skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, keeping it warm.
- In the same skillet, add additional olive oil if needed and introduce sliced onions and bell peppers.
- Sauté vegetables for approximately 5 minutes, maintaining a tender-crisp texture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken to the skillet, gently mixing with vegetables to reheat and combine flavors.
- Warm tortillas in a separate dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Distribute chicken and vegetable mixture evenly onto tortillas.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and optional toppings like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
- Roll tortillas and serve immediately for maximum flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor absorption, ideally between 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper taste infusion.
- Ensure high heat when cooking chicken to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent soggy meat, creating delicious golden-brown edges.
- Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture, allowing peppers and onions to maintain their crisp-tender quality.
- Customize recipe for dietary needs by using gluten-free tortillas, dairy-free cheese alternatives, or swapping chicken with tofu for vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg