Ingredients
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 sliced bell peppers
1 medium sliced onion
1 tablespoon olive oil for marinade
Juice of half a lime for marinade
1 teaspoon chili powder for marinade
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika for marinade
1/2 teaspoon onion powder for marinade
1/2 teaspoon black pepper for marinade
1/2 teaspoon cumin for marinade
1/2 teaspoon salt for marinade
1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing onions and peppers
1/4 teaspoon salt for seasoning vegetables
Additional lime juice for serving
Instructions
1-Prepare all ingredients: Slice 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thin strips, then wash and slice 3 bell peppers and 1 medium onion. Gather the seasoning mix including 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of half a lime, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cumin (if using), and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2-Marinate the chicken: Coat the chicken strips with the seasoning mix and let them sit for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
3-Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in batches and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and slightly charred.
4-Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add another 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the sliced onion for 2 minutes. Then, add the sliced bell peppers and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cooking for another 2 minutes until tender but crisp.
5-Combine and finish: Mix the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the vegetables and stir well. Squeeze on additional lime juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
6-Serve it up: Dish out the fajitas hot, typically with tortillas and your favorite toppings. For a fresh twist, add items like avocado or cilantro.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken – cook in batches to ensure proper browning and avoid steaming
🌮 For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes before cooking, or even overnight in the refrigerator
🥗 Customize with your favorite toppings like guacamole, sour cream, cheese, or fresh cilantro for a complete meal experience
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 fajitas)
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
