Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas are a classic Mexican dish that is served with perfectly seasoned chicken strips with sauteed bell peppers and onions. Add in some spices and lime juice this will become a weekly dinner tradition in your house. Serve with your favorite fajita toppings and enjoy!
Ingredients
Chicken Fajitas:
- 3 medium chicken breast (boneless and skinless)
- 3 medium bell peppers (tricolors)
- 1 medium onion
Fajita Marinade:
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Serving:
- tortillas
- avocado
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- salsa
- lime wedge
Instructions
- Prepare fajita marinade by adding all the ingredients into a small mixing bowl and whisking together.
- Cut your chicken breast into ½-1-inch-wide strips. Place chicken strips into a large mixing bowl and pour in ¾ of the prepared marinade. Toss chicken in marinade to coat. Place in the fridge to marinate for 20-30 minutes or overnight.
- Prepare your fajita veggies by slicing them into thin strips and set them aside. Pour the remaining ¼ of the prepared marinade on your veggies and toss to coat.
- Heat a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray or oil over medium heat. Add prepared sliced veggies and sauté until softened yet still crispy. Set aside cooked veggies on a plate for later.
- Place marinated chicken into the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side or until chicken strips are cooked through.
- Add veggies back into the skillet with cooked chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in tortillas with optional serving ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ozCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 19gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 182mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1579IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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