Description
Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms fresh ingredients into a joyful dining experience. This easy recipe features tender, marinated chicken strips sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas. The combination of smoky spices and zesty lime juice creates a mouthwatering explosion of flavor in each bite. With minimal prep time, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings where everyone can customize their wraps with fresh toppings like guacamole and salsa. Experience the sizzle and satisfaction of these delicious Chicken Fajitas that promise to please your taste buds and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 large onion
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine sliced chicken with lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and onions; sauté until tender (about 4–5 minutes).
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet and mix everything together until heated through.
- Serve: Warm tortillas and fill them with the chicken mixture; add toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg