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 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chicken breast, one pan, spicy, tortillas
1teaspooncayenne powder(use 1/2 teaspoon for less spicy)
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonbrown sugar(optional - or use white sugar)
½teaspoon cumin
¼teaspoonground black pepper
FOR THE CHICKEN FAJITAS
1tablespoonolive oil
1.5poundschicken breastsliced into bite-sized pieces
2large bell pepperssliced (use colorful bells - red, yellow, orange, or green)
2jalapeno pepperssliced (optional, for spicier chicken fajitas - use green bell pepper for milder fajitas)
1large onionsliced
Juice from 1/2 lime
12flour tortillaswarmed - you can use corn tortillas if you'd prefer
Fixings as DesiredChopped 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!