Chicken Fajitas
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade chicken fajitas, where tender strips of marinated chicken meet caramelized bell peppers and onions. This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious way to bring friends and family together. Perfect for any occasion, these sizzling fajitas promise an explosion of flavor in every bite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 2 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 green)
- 1 large onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 4 tortillas (flour or corn)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Slice chicken into thin strips against the grain.
- In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, lime juice, and fajita seasoning. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened and slightly charred (about 5 minutes).
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together for another minute.
- Serve warm on tortillas topped with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg