Chicken Fajitas Recipe

A plate topped with a chicken fajita is placed next to a skillet.

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Chicken fajitas are a sizzling Tex-Mex favorite! Tender, spice-marinated chicken strips are cooked to perfection alongside vibrant bell peppers and sweet onions. The smoky, slightly charred flavor of the fajita filling bursts with zesty lime juice and a perfect blend of spices. Serve it all with warm tortillas, and your favorite toppings for a customizable and satisfying meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Mexican, tex mex

Servings:

Calories: 459kcal

Author: Kellie

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 large skillet

Ingredients

1 teaspoon chile powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water or chicken stock
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
3 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 green bell pepper seeded, and cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into thin strips
1 onion thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice plus lime wedges for serving
8 flour tortillas warmed
Shredded lettuce for serving
Shredded cheddar cheese for serving
Salsa for serving
Sour cream for serving

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together chile powder with salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cornstarch, water, and 2 tablespoons of the oil to make the marinade.
Add the chicken, bell pepper, and onion. Toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Heat the remaining oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken, bell peppers and onion to the pan.
Cook the chicken and veggies, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are lightly charred and chicken is cooked through, approximately 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
Transfer chicken and vegetables to a large platter and serve with tortillas, lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream, cilantro and lime wedges.

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