Description
Sizzling Mexican chicken fajitas bring zesty flavors from traditional Tex-Mex cuisine. Quick and easy preparation delivers a delicious meal you can customize with favorite toppings and sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Tortillas
- Sour cream (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Blend aromatic spices including chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat chicken slices with the spice mixture, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sear chicken pieces until golden brown and caramelized, approximately 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Introduce sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet, allowing them to soften and caramelize alongside the chicken.
- Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the sizzling fajita mixture onto warm tortillas, creating a vibrant and flavorful meal.
- Customize with preferred toppings such as fresh cilantro, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for added texture and taste.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder for mild or extra-hot preferences, ensuring everyone enjoys their perfect heat intensity.
- Select colorful bell peppers like red, yellow, and green to boost visual appeal and nutritional variety, making the dish more vibrant and healthy.
- Opt for whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining authentic fajita experience.
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor penetration and ensure tender, juicy meat that absorbs spices more effectively.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg