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Chicken Fajitas

Sizzling Chicken Fajitas for Quick and Flavorful Meals

Enjoy quick and flavorful Chicken Fajitas that are perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Fajitas
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 3 cups Bell peppers, tricolored
  • 1 cup Onion
  • 2 tablespoons Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Olive or canola
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 8 tortillas Corn or flour
Optional Toppings
  • 1 avocado Sliced
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 1 lime Cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Fajitas
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil, and fresh lime juice until well combined.
  2. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breast into ½-1 inch strips and coat with about ¾ of the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips and toss with the remaining marinade.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add oil, and sauté the marinated bell peppers and onion for about 5 minutes.
  5. In the same skillet, add the marinated chicken strips and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  6. Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet, stir, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For the best flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. Customize toppings to make your Chicken Fajitas interactive and fun!

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