Description
Craving a vibrant and flavorful meal? This Chicken Fajitas Recipe is perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering dish featuring tender chicken strips sautéed with fresh bell peppers and onions. Skip the marinade without sacrificing flavor, as a blend of spices delivers a deliciously bold taste. Customizable toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and Pico de Gallo allow everyone to tailor their fajitas to their liking. Ready to impress your family and friends? Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
- 2 bell peppers (any color, thinly sliced)
- 1 large sweet onion (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 6 Tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- Seasoned salt
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken strips with seasoned salt, cumin, and optional smoked paprika. Toss well.
- In a bowl, combine sliced bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms.
- Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over high heat until smoking.
- Sauté one-third of the vegetables until seared and crisp-tender; remove and repeat with remaining vegetables.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and chicken strips along with lemon juice; cook until done.
- Return all cooked vegetables to the skillet; toss together to heat through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg