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Classic Chicken Fajitas

Name: Classic Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 600 g chicken breast cut into 1/2 inch strips; 2 pcs bell pepper sliced, various colors; 1 pcs yellow onion thinly sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs lime juiced; 1.5 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin ground; 1 tsp paprika smoked; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper ground; 8 pcs tortilla corn or flour; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

These simple chicken fajitas feature tender strips of chicken and bell peppers seasoned with a smoky spice blend. Served sizzling hot, they make a flavorful and satisfying weeknight meal. Customize with your favorite toppings for a Tex-Mex feast.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 40 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 607 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

600 gchicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch strips
2 pcsbell pepper, sliced, various colors
1 pcsyellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tbspolive oil
1 pcslime, juiced

fajita seasoning

1.5 tspchili powder
1 tspcumin, ground
1 tsppaprika, smoked
0.5 tspgarlic powder
0.5 tsponion powder
0.75 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, ground

for serving

8 pcstortilla, corn or flour

garnish

0.25 cupfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Equipment

large skillet · knife · cutting board · mixing bowls

The method

Step by step

1
In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create the fajita seasoning.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Mix well to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.
2
Place the chicken strips in a medium bowl, drizzle with half of the olive oil, and sprinkle with half of the fajita seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: You can marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes for deeper flavor, but it's not strictly necessary.
3
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook the chicken in batches if necessary to ensure good searing.
4
Add the remaining olive oil to the same pan. Add the sliced bell peppers and yellow onion. Sprinkle with the remaining fajita seasoning.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Scrape up any browned bits from the chicken; they add flavor to the vegetables.
5
Sauté the vegetables for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are tender-crisp and slightly charred.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Adjust cooking time based on your preferred doneness for the vegetables.
6
Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Stir in the lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro, if using.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: The lime juice brightens all the flavors.
7
Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite fajita toppings.
Cook’s note: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds before serving.

Per serving

Nutrition

74%Score

Calories: 607.1kcal
Protein: 54.8g
Carbs: 53.6g
Fat: 19.2g
Fibre: 4.6g
Sugar: 7.5g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover fajita mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.