chicken fajita recipe
These juicy chicken fajitas are a weeknight hero—packed with bold flavor, colorful veggies, and ready in one skillet. It’s home-cooked comfort with a Tex-Mex twist.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts tender and lean
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers thinly sliced (use mixed colors)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 lime for squeezing over at the end
Fajita Seasoning
- 0.5 tbsp chili powder
- 0.5 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
For Serving (Optional)
- tortillas for wrapping
- sour cream to taste
- pico de gallo for topping
- avocado sliced or mashed
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the seasoning blend.
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides generously with the seasoning blend. Press it in so it adheres well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear for 7–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred.
- Slice the rested chicken into thin strips and return to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the skillet, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Serve in tortillas, rice bowls, or lettuce cups. Don’t skip the lime — it brings the whole dish to life! Make a double batch of the seasoning to keep on hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 460mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.2mg
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