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Chicken Fajitas
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Chicken Fajitas

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

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

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast sliced into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips
  • ½ red onion sliced, large
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning homemade
  • Optional cilantro for garnish, chopped

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, covered to keep warm.
  5. Add in the remaining olive oil and butter, along with the peppers and onion. Sauté until the onions are soft and have caramelized.
  6. 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.