Ingredients
– 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
– 1 medium onion
– 1 lime
– 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green, or orange)
– 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided (more to taste)
– 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
Instructions
1-First Step: Prep Your Ingredients Slice the chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onion into even strips for uniform cooking. Marinate the chicken with chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, and half of the salt along with lime juice for about 10 minutes. This prep time, which takes roughly 10 minutes total, lets the flavors soak in and makes the chicken tender.
2-Second and Third Steps: Cook the Chicken and Veggies Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until itโs fully done and has a nice brown color. Once cooked, set the chicken aside, then use the same pan to sautรฉ the onions and bell peppers for 4-5 minutes until theyโre tender but still crisp.
3-Final Steps: Combine and Serve Return the chicken to the skillet with the veggies and mix everything together for about 2 more minutes. Warm your tortillas separately in a pan or microwave. Serve the mixture in the tortillas, topped with extra lime wedges and perhaps some fresh herbs.
Last Step:
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๐ถ๏ธ Adjust seasoning to taste for preferred spice level.
๐ Fresh lime juice brightens the flavors; donโt skip it.
๐ Use a variety of bell peppers for colorful and flavorful fajitas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautรฉing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
