Chicken Fajitas
Quick and tasty chicken fajitas that bring the flavors of a restaurant to your home kitchen with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 medium bell peppers mix of red, green, and yellow
- 1 medium onion yellow or white
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- 8 count tortillas flour or corn
Spice Mix
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 pinch cayenne optional, for spiciness
- 1 large lime juiced, absolutely vital for flavor
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1 count jalapeño sliced, optional for spice
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the chicken into strips and toss with half of the spice mix and a drizzle of oil.
- Heat a skillet over high heat until it's screaming hot.
Cooking
- Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the pan, sprinkle in the remaining spice mix, and cook until just tender but still bright.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the veggies, return the chicken to the skillet, and stir to combine.
- Stuff the mixture into warm tortillas and serve.
Notes
You can swap chicken for thin-sliced steak, shrimp, or portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version. For a different flavor, add hot sauce or swap lemon for lime. Best served with refried beans, salsa, or guacamole.