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Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 chicken fajitas
Calories: 216 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Mexican

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.

Instructions

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  1. 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.)
  2. Heat a large cast iron pan to medium heat and add olive oil.
  3. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and heat through. Remove from heat.
  6. 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

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

% 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.