Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Chicken Fajitas, a delightful dish that brings together marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions for a fun and interactive dining experience. Perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, this recipe is easy to prepare and allows everyone to assemble their own fajitas with fresh toppings. With a zesty marinade and simple cooking steps, you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 large bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Veggies: Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Sauté Veggies: Remove chicken from skillet. Add bell peppers and onion; sauté for about 5-6 minutes until soft.
- Combine: Slice cooked chicken into strips and return it to the skillet with veggies to mix.
- Serve: Serve hot with warm tortillas and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg