fajita chicken Recipe
This delicious fajita chicken recipe features marinated chicken breast cooked to perfection and served with colorful bell peppers and onions. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, served with tortillas or over rice.
Equipment
- 1 skillet or frying pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 tongs or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bell peppers sliced Any color
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh as needed lime wedges for serving
- Optional Fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or salsa for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips and add them to the marinade. Ensure the chicken is well coated and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken strips to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Serve the fajita chicken mixture with warm tortillas and garnish with fresh lime wedges. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
For added flavor, you can grill the chicken instead of pan-frying.
This dish can also be served over rice or in a salad for a different twist.