Description
Delicious chicken fajitas made with marinated chicken, bell peppers, and onions, served in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 2–2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ medium onion (sliced into half moons)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- to taste Corn or flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Cut each bell pepper into thin strips.
- Cut the onion into half moons.
- Cut the chicken into strips.
- Add marinade ingredients to a medium bowl and mix well to combine.
- Add the chicken strips and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to marinate the chicken.
- Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan or large skillet.
- Once hot, add the oil.
- Cook the onion for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken with the marinade and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in the bell peppers and mix until combined.
- Let them cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the peppers are softened.
- Serve immediately over corn or flour tortillas.
- Garnish with avocado, guacamole, and cilantro.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken longer if time allows.
- Feel free to add more vegetables if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg