Description
Easy Chicken Fajitas are a quick and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish featuring tender strips of seasoned chicken cooked with sautéed bell peppers and onions. Served with warm flour tortillas and customizable toppings such as salsa, sour cream, and guacamole, this recipe is perfect for a tasty weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 ½ tablespoon fajita seasoning
Vegetables
- 3 medium bell peppers, cored and sliced
- 1 large onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
Other Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- Toppings of choice: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc.
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Toss the chicken strips with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, and fajita seasoning until well coated. Let it sit briefly to absorb the flavors.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook the chicken in two batches until fully cooked through and lightly charred on the outside, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté the Onions: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then add the sliced onions. Cook over medium-high heat until they are softened and lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Peppers: Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until they reach your preferred tenderness, usually about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine and Heat Through: Return the cooked chicken and onions to the skillet with the peppers and toss everything together over medium-high heat for 30-60 seconds to heat through and blend the flavors.
- Serve: Warm the flour tortillas and serve immediately with the chicken and vegetable filling. Offer choice of toppings such as salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for customization.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to an hour before cooking.
- Use a mix of colorful bell peppers for a vibrant presentation.
- Adjust fajita seasoning to taste, or make your own mix if preferred.
- To keep tortillas warm, wrap them in foil and heat briefly in the oven.
- Chicken can be substituted with shrimp or steak if desired.