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!
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
Chicken Fajitas:
- 3 medium chicken breast (boneless and skinless)
- 3 medium bell peppers (tricolors)
- 1 medium onion
Fajita Marinade:
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 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 1/2-1-inch-wide strips. Place chicken strips into a large mixing bowl and pour in 3/4 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 1/4 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.
Notes
How to serve fajitas:
Just like your favorite Mexican restaurant, I love to serve my fajitas right out of the skillet. Place a hot pad on the counter or table where you are serving.
Pass around the tortillas and load them up! Corn tortillas or flour work fine. I typically use a smaller size tortilla for fajitas.
Alternate ways to serve would be on top of a bed of Mexican Rice or on top of nachos! Regardless of how you serve them, I know you will enjoy them!
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1579IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg