Tex-Mex · easy

Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Charred chicken strips and bell peppers served on a sizzling skillet — the whole restaurant experience at home.

33 min
Total
4
Serves
$15.00
Est. cost
450
Cal/serving
Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Dietary, as tagged

  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free

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Ingredients

  • Chicken Breasts or Thighs1 1/2 lbs
  • Bell Peppers (mixed Colors)3 large
  • Onion1 large
  • Flour or Corn Tortillas (8-inch)8 tortillas
  • Lime Juice3 tbsp
  • Olive Oil3 tbsp
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Smoked Paprika1/2 tsp
  • Garlic Powder1/2 tsp

Method

  1. 01

    Slice chicken into strips. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate 10 minutes.

  2. 02

    Slice peppers and onion into strips.

  3. 03

    Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Cook chicken strips 3–4 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook 2–3 more minutes. Remove.

  4. 04

    Add remaining oil to skillet. Add peppers and onion. Cook over high heat 5–6 minutes until charred and tender.

  5. 05

    Return chicken, toss to combine. Serve sizzling with warm tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

450
Calories
38g
Protein
38g
Carbs
14g
Fat

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