Description
Sizzling chicken fajitas bring Mexican street food magic to home kitchens with tender spiced chicken and colorful peppers. Home cooks can easily create this zesty dinner that delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
Vegetables:
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fajita seasoning
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lime juice
Serving Accompaniments:
- Tortillas
- Sour cream (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Blend chicken strips with olive oil, fajita seasoning, and lime juice in a spacious mixing vessel. Thoroughly coat the protein and allow to infuse flavors for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Activate a large skillet over medium-high flame, reaching approximately 375°F. Transfer marinated chicken and sear for 6-7 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F and meat appears opaque white throughout.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce sliced bell peppers and onions. Rapidly stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, maintaining a vibrant crunch and slight caramelization around edges.
- Reintegrate cooked chicken into vegetable medley, gently tossing to redistribute heat and meld flavors completely.
- Plate immediately alongside warm tortillas, presenting an array of complementary garnishes like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and chopped cilantro for personalized assembly.
Notes
- Let the chicken soak in the fajita seasoning for at least 30 minutes to maximize flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Choose a mix of colorful bell peppers to add visual appeal and boost nutritional value with different antioxidants.
- Swap tortillas for large lettuce leaves to create a delicious, carb-conscious version of the classic fajitas.
- Adjust the fajita seasoning intensity by adding more or less to suit individual heat preferences without compromising the dish’s core flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg