Chicken Fajitas

Name: Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds chicken breast; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; ½ large red onion; 1 lime; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon Homemade Fajita Seasoning; Optional chopped cilantro

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings
6
Calories
388 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Chicken Fajitas

Iris Warren

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These one-skillet Chicken Fajitas are tender, juicy and bursting with amazing flavor from a homemade seasoning blend.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ pounds chicken breast sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips
½ large red onion sliced
1 lime zest and juice
3 tablespoons olive oil divided
2 tablespoons butter divided
1 tablespoon Homemade Fajita Seasoning
Optional chopped cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Add the lime zest, juice and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a small bowl. Whisk to combine, then mix in the fajita seasoning to create a rub.
Add the chicken in a large bowl and pour the rub over the top, then toss to coat the chicken. Marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Heat a cast iron or large skillet to medium high heat. Add half the remaining olive oil and butter. Sauté the chicken on all sides until cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, covered to keep warm.
Add in the remaining olive oil and butter, along with the peppers and onion. Sauté until the onions are soft and have caramelized.
Add the chicken back in and toss to combine. Serve with a squeeze of lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Notes

The reason I decided to slice the chicken first, is so the marinade/spices can cover more surface area, giving the chicken a bit more flavor.
But there is another way you can cook your chicken if you’d like. You can leave the breasts whole and marinate accordingly. Then sauté the chicken until cooked through, the slice and serve with the cooked veggies.