Chicken Fajitas
Perfect restaurant-style Chicken Fajitas with colorful peppers, onions, and spices are a favorite choice for a quick weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 lime juiced
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1 large onion sliced thin
- 3 bell peppers sliced into strips
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts sliced
- Flour tortillas
Topping Options:
- Shredded cheese
- Crema Mexicana or sour cream
- Pico de gallo or salsa of choice
- Guacamole
Instructions
- In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine 1 tablespoons oil, lime juice, and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron or heavy skillet, on medium-high heat. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Add chicken; cook for 5-8 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet add remaining olive oil, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until tender.
- Add cooked chicken to pan and combine.
- Fill warm tortillas with chicken, peppers, and onion. Top with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Serve with warm flour tortillas and a variety of toppings and let your guests make their own dream tacos.
- You could use shrimp or steak instead of chicken.
- Nutrition facts do not include toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1012mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1934IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg