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Fajita Chicken Recipe

A flavorful and juicy chicken dish, Fajita Chicken is marinated with a blend of spices and cooked with peppers and onions for a quick, Tex-Mex-inspired meal. Perfect for serving with tortillas, rice, or atop a salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Add more for cooking if needed.
  • 1 whole lime juiced.
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat.

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 large skillet or grill pan
  • 1 tongs
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1 cm wide.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken strips and toss until well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 1 hour, chilled).
  3. While marinating, slice red and yellow bell peppers and red onion into thin strips.
  4. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil if needed.
  5. Add marinated chicken strips to the hot pan. Sauté for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
  6. In the same pan, add bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes, until soft and slightly charred.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, toss to combine with veggies, and heat everything through for 2 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately with warm tortillas, your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight if time allows.
You can use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
To make it low-carb, serve over lettuce or cauliflower rice instead of tortillas.