Chicken Fajitas
Quick weeknight fajitas with tender chicken, sweet bell peppers, and golden onions in a sizzling skillet. Customize with fresh lime, avocado, and toppings. One-pan meal with bold Tex-Mex flavors, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 medium yellow onion, sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
1 avocado, sliced, for serving
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, for serving
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
Slice the chicken into thin, even strips about 1/2 inch wide
In a medium bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until smooth
Add the chicken strips to the bowl and toss until coated
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a plate
In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion; cook until tender-crisp, 5-7 minutes
Return the chicken to the skillet and combine, season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave
Serve the filling in tortillas with cilantro, avocado, sour cream/yogurt, and lime wedges
Notes
Customize with salsa, pickled jalapeños, or chopped onion as toppings
Use a non-stick skillet for easy flipping
Leftovers refrigerate well for 3-4 days
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