Description
Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that effortlessly brings the spirit of a fiesta to your dinner table. With sizzling strips of marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions wrapped in warm tortillas, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Enjoy an explosion of flavors that can be customized with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin slices.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken strips and cook until browned.
- Season with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; toss to coat evenly.
- Add sliced vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Drizzle fresh lime juice over everything just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor. Substitute chicken with shrimp or beef for a different taste experience. Customize your fajitas with toppings like guacamole, cheese, or jalapeños.