Chicken Fajitas Tips
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken fajitas recipe with tender marinated chicken, sautéed bell peppers and onions, served with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 juice of lime
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, cilantro optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lime juice to make the marinade.
- Place chicken strips in a large bowl or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until softened and slightly charred. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly browned.
- Return the sautéed peppers and onions to the skillet with the chicken. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in the tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes to absorb the flavors. Serve immediately with your favorite fajita toppings.