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Chicken Fajitas Recipe
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Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Sizzle up restaurant-quality chicken fajitas at home with tender, marinated chicken, sliced peppers & onion wrapped in warm tortillas with all the fixings! So easy to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chicken breast, one pan, spicy, tortillas
Servings: 12 chicken fajitas
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder or use sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder (use 1/2 teaspoon for less spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (optional - or use white sugar)
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

FOR THE CHICKEN FAJITAS

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 large bell peppers sliced (use colorful bells - red, yellow, orange, or green)
  • 2 jalapeno peppers sliced (optional, for spicier chicken fajitas - use green bell pepper for milder fajitas)
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • Juice from 1/2 lime
  • 12 flour tortillas warmed - you can use corn tortillas if you'd prefer
  • Fixings as Desired Chopped tomatoes, pico de gallo, homemade guacamole or avocado slices, hot sauce, shredded cheese, spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped cilantro. Use your favorites.

Instructions

  • Whisk all of the fajita marinade ingredients together in a large bowl. Add sliced chicken and marinate at least 5 minutes. A minimum of 30 minutes is preferred. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator, covered, for more developed flavor. (You can also marinate in a plastic baggie.)
  • Heat a large cast iron pan to medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Add more oil to the pan if needed and add the peppers and onions. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring here and there, until the peppers and onions are cooked to your preference.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and heat through. Remove from heat.
  • Squeeze on fresh lime juice, then serve on warmed tortillas and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Calories estimated without the toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1224IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg