Chicken Fajitas Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
12 chicken fajitas
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Calories
216 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Description
This recipe marinates sliced chicken breast in a mixture that combines lime juice, olive oil, garlic, multiple chili powders, smoked paprika, cayenne, onion powder, oregano, and optional sugar. The marinade flavors the chicken with smoky, mildly spicy, and citrusy notes. The marinated chicken is cooked in a cast iron pan until thoroughly cooked and then combined with sautéed colorful bell peppers, jalapeños for heat, and onions cooked until tender and slightly caramelized.
Chicken fajitas are served on warmed flour or corn tortillas, allowing for a versatile presentation. Accompaniments such as tomatoes, pico de gallo, guacamole or sliced avocado, shredded cheese, hot sauce, and fresh cilantro let you customize each fajita wrap to preference. The lime juice added just before serving brightens the flavors.
The recipe suggests marinating the chicken for at least 5 minutes, ideally 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor. Nutritional notes mention calorie estimates exclude toppings. This approach gives flexible timing and flavor intensity for different meal preparations.
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (I love ancho powder)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder use 1/2 teaspoon for less spicy
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional - or use white sugar)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes to taste
FOR THE CHICKEN FAJITAS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 bell pepper sliced (use colorful bells - red, yellow, orange, or green, large
- 2 jalapeno pepper sliced (optional, for spicier chicken fajitas - use green bell pepper for milder fajitas
- 1 onion sliced, large
- lime juice from 1/2 lime
- 12 flour tortillas warmed - you can use corn tortillas if you'd prefer
- Fixings as Desired Chopped tomatoes, pico de gallo, homemade guacamole or avocado slices, hot sauce, shredded cheese, spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped cilantro. Use your favorites.
Instructions
- Whisk all of the fajita marinade ingredients together in a large bowl. Add sliced chicken and marinate at least 5 minutes. A minimum of 30 minutes is preferred. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator, covered, for more developed flavor. (You can also marinate in a plastic baggie.)
- Heat a large cast iron pan to medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add more oil to the pan if needed and add the peppers and onions. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring here and there, until the peppers and onions are cooked to your preference.
- Return the chicken to the pan and heat through. Remove from heat.
- Squeeze on fresh lime juice, then serve on warmed tortillas and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to develop fuller flavors; overnight works well.
- Use colorful bell peppers for an appealing presentation and varied flavor.
- Serve with a variety of fresh toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- Calorie counts do not include the additions or toppings you choose.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12chicken fajitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1224IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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