Chicken Fajitas
Chicken fajitas are a sizzling delight that combines juicy chicken strips with colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, allowing for customization with your favorite toppings. Ready in just 30 minutes, these flavorful fajitas promise to bring joy to your dinner table and keep everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow)
- 1 large onion
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips. Chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken strips in the seasoning mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add bell peppers and onions to the skillet; cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Drizzle fresh lime juice over the mixture off heat.
- Warm tortillas and fill them with the chicken-veggie mixture. Serve with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Customize by swapping chicken for shrimp or beef; add more veggies like zucchini or corn. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.