The Chicken Fajitas Recipe That Changed My Mind
If you’re on the hunt for a vibrant, flavor-packed dinner that delights the whole family, look no further than The Chicken Fajitas Recipe That Changed My Mind. This easy-to-make dish features tender marinated chicken infused with zesty lime and spices, sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these fajitas are a fun and interactive meal that everyone can customize to their liking. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be enjoying a delicious Tex-Mex feast in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 1 and 1/2 pounds chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 small bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 12 6-inch flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, guacamole, chipotle mayo
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with lime juice, soy sauce, cumin, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, cilantro, and garlic. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2. Prep the veggies: Slice bell peppers and onion into strips.
- 3. Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken in batches until browned and cooked through.
- 4. Cook the veggies: In the same skillet with added oil, sauté bell peppers and onions until tender-crisp.
- 5. Combine everything: Return cooked chicken to the skillet with veggies; stir to combine.
- 6. Serve: Warm tortillas in another skillet and fill them with the chicken-veggie mix. Top with desired garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg