Chicken Fajitas Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
96 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 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
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Restaurant-quality chicken fajitas at home with tender, marinated chicken sizzling in the pan with sliced peppers and onion, perfect every time I make them! So easy to make!
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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 powder (use 1/2 teaspoon for less spicy)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional - or use white sugar)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt and 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 large bell peppers sliced (use colorful bells - red, yellow, orange, or green)
- 2 Jalapeno peppers sliced (optional, for spicier chicken fajitas - use green bell pepper for milder fajitas)
- 1 large onion sliced
- 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.
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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
- Calories estimated without the toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
285mg
(12%)
Potassium
362mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1224IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition 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.
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96 reviews
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