Description
Sizzling Mexican chicken fajitas bring a fiesta of flavors to your dinner table, combining zesty spices with tender meat. Colorful bell peppers and caramelized onions create a mouthwatering ensemble you’ll savor with warm tortillas and fresh garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless skinless chicken breast
Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 large onion
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh lime juice
Additional Items:
- Whole wheat tortillas
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add sliced chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated; refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- While marinating, carefully slice bell peppers and onions into uniform, thin strips to promote even cooking.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a touch of oil until surface becomes slightly shimmering.
- Transfer marinated chicken to the hot skillet, allowing each piece to develop a golden-brown exterior; cook approximately 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure uniform doneness.
- Remove perfectly cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onions for 4-5 minutes, maintaining a crisp-tender texture and capturing the residual seasoning from the chicken.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken to the vegetable mixture, gently tossing to integrate flavors and reheat for an additional minute.
- Warm tortillas briefly in a separate pan or oven to enhance their flexibility and texture.
- Assemble fajitas by placing chicken and vegetable mixture into warm tortillas, ready to serve immediately.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by marinating chicken for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for deeper taste penetration.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder or adding cayenne pepper for spice lovers.
- Use low-carb alternatives like lettuce wraps or cauliflower tortillas for gluten-free or keto-friendly options.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms during sautéing for more fiber and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg