Description
Sizzling Chicken Fajitas blend Mexican culinary magic with bold spices and tender meat. Crisp peppers, caramelized onions, and juicy chicken create a fiesta of flavors you’ll devour with warm tortillas and zesty toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 6 flour or corn tortillas
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Cooking and Optional Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: salsa
- Optional: guacamole
- Optional: cheese
- Optional: sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare bell peppers and onions by cutting them into delicate, uniform strips while keeping chicken breasts intact.
- Create a robust spice blend combining garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; thoroughly coat both sides of the chicken with this aromatic mixture.
- Preheat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until the surface appears glossy and slightly rippling.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, cooking for 6-7 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, which helps redistribute internal juices and ensures maximum tenderness.
- Using the same skillet, quickly sauté bell peppers and onions until they become tender yet retain a slight crunch, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Slice the rested chicken into thin, diagonal strips and return to the skillet with vegetables.
- Gently combine chicken and vegetables, warming everything together for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Transfer the sizzling mixture into warm tortillas and garnish with preferred toppings like salsa, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Slice chicken against the grain for more tender, juicy pieces that absorb marinade flavors better.
- Consider using different protein options like shrimp, tofu, or plant-based alternatives to accommodate various dietary preferences.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to ensure quick and efficient cooking, reducing overall meal preparation time.
- Experiment with homemade seasoning blends by adding smoked paprika or chili powder for extra depth and personalized flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg