Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas are a delightful Mexican dish made with marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions, perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Marinade
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup orange juice Note 1 for subs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 700 g skinless chicken thighs or 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally Note 2
- 3 pieces capsicums / bell peppers, deseeded and sliced (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 large onion, halved and sliced thickly (brown, yellow, white, or red)
- 8-12 small tortillas
- 1 large avocado, halved and sliced
- Sour cream
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
Marination
- Place the marinade ingredients (lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper) in a large bowl and mix well.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and toss until fully coated. Marinate for 1 hour to 24 hours (or freeze immediately and defrost overnight).
Cooking
- If possible, use two skillets to cook the chicken and vegetables at the same time for faster preparation.
- In one skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced capsicums and onions. Cook until they soften and caramelize, about 5–7 minutes.
- In another skillet, cook the marinated chicken over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side.
Serving
- To serve, warm the tortillas and fill each with chicken, sautéed vegetables, slices of avocado, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve with fresh lime wedges.
Notes
If you have leftovers, store the cooked chicken and vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the marinated chicken for future use. Just remember to defrost it fully before cooking.