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Easy Chicken Fajita Recipe

Savor the taste of juicy chicken, sautéed veggies, and spicy seasoning in this easy, mouth-watering recipe for Chicken Fajitas!
Course Main, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chciken fajita marinade, chicken fajita recipe, chicken fajitas, easy chicken fajita recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 360kcal
Author Isabel Laessig

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Chicken breasts
  • 3 Bell peppers one of each color
  • 1 Onion
  • 3 Tablespoons Lime juice
  • 4 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, and whisk well to combine.
    3 Tablespoons Lime juice, 4 Tablespoons Olive oil, 2 teaspoons Chili powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Paprika, Salt and pepper
    the fajita marinade being mixed in a glass bowl
  • Slice the chicken into thin strips, then add them to a large bowl and pour the lime juice seasoning mixture over them. Toss the strips to coat evenly in marinade. Cover the bowl in plastic wrap, then set in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.
    3 Chicken breasts
    the chicken in a marinade in a glass bowl with extra spices
  • While it marinates, wash and slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
    3 Bell peppers, 1 Onion
    all of the peppers and onions sliced on a cutting board
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onions and peppers. Stir occasionally until softened and charred, about 7 minutes.
    the peppers and onions browned in a pan
  • While the vegetables cook, remove the chicken strips from the marinade and shake off excess liquid.
    the marinated chicken placed in a pan to cook
  • Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside, then add the chicken. Cook 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
    the chicken being cooked in the pan
  • Return the vegetables to the pan and stir everything together.
    the mixed and completed chicken fajitas in a pan
  • Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top, then serve the fajitas with warmed tortillas, sour cream, salsa, or any other favorite toppings and enjoy!
    ¼ cup Cilantro
    completed chicken fajitas in a pan with a cilantro garnish

Notes

  • Cutting the chicken into uniform-thickness strips will ensure that it all cooks evenly and nothing gets overcooked.
  • Don't be tempted to keep marinating the chicken for longer than 30 minutes! Because it's already sliced, it will absorb the marinade quickly. Any longer and the lime juice can start making the chicken mushy.
  • If you're looking for a little extra spice, add some sliced jalapenos to the pepper mix! They cook up beautifully and add adjustable kick depending on how many seeds you remove. The more seeds, the more spicy!
  • Chicken fajita stores well in the fridge and reheats beautifully, so it's a great make-ahead meal to save time for later!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 914mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3468IU | Vitamin C: 122mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg