Description
Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the spirit of Mexican cuisine to your dinner table in no time. Perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight meals, these fajitas are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Olive oil for cooking
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
- Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, cheese, sour cream
Instructions
- Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips; keep chicken breasts whole.
- In a bowl, mix garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture over both sides of the chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onions until soft yet crisp.
- Return sliced chicken to skillet; stir everything together for about 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately in warmed tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or beef for different flavors.
- Marinate the chicken overnight for enhanced taste.
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg