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Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas are a vibrant, smoky dish featuring tender strips of chicken cooked with sweet bell peppers and onions, seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. The ingredients are sautéed until slightly charred and caramelized, creating a colorful, flavorful filling wrapped in warm tortillas. The final dish offers a satisfying combination of crispy edges, tender vegetables, and zesty lime brightness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts skinless and boneless, sliced into strips
  • 3 peppers bell peppers red, yellow, or orange, sliced into strips
  • 1 large onion sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 lime lime for fresh juice
  • 8 pieces tortillas warm and soft
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet or cast iron pan
  • sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs
  • Lime squeezer

Method
 

  1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1 cm wide, and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add a splash of olive oil, shimmering in the pan.
  3. Add the chicken strips to the pan, spreading them out evenly, and cook for 4-5 minutes until they turn golden and start to caramelize, stirring occasionally.
  4. Slide the chicken to one side of the pan and add sliced bell peppers and onions to the empty space, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened and slightly charred, stirring occasionally.
  5. Sprinkle the cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder over the vegetables and chicken, stirring well to coat everything evenly with fragrant spices.
  6. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the spices to toast slightly and the flavors to meld, creating a smoky aroma in the air.
  7. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture using a lime squeezer, brightening all the flavors, then remove the skillet from heat.
  8. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable, about 20-30 seconds.
  9. Serve the sizzling chicken and vegetable mixture wrapped in warm tortillas, ready to be enjoyed with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, add sliced jalapeños or shredded cheese. Rest cooked chicken for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.