Chicken Poblano Fajitas

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4.7

21 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Calories

    397 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chicken Poblano Fajitas

Chicken fajitas made with zesty marinated chicken, bell peppers, poblano peppers, and onions, all made in a cast iron skillet. These cast iron chicken poblano fajitas have the perfect char and a one skillet fajita recipe the whole family will enjoy.

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Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1/2 inch wide strips)
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (roughly chopped (or can sub 1 tsp dried oregano))
  • 1 teaspoon dark chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Fajitas

  • 1 large yellow onion (peeled and cut into half moons)
  • 1 poblano pepper (sliced down the middle, seeds removed, sliced into long 1/2 inch strips)
  • 2 bell peppers (color of choice, seeds and membranes removed, sliced into long 1/2 inch strips)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Additional:

  • flour or corn tortillas (warmed)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl add the marinade spices: fresh oregano leaves, dark chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, granulated garlic, kosher salt, ground black pepper. Stir to mix spices together.
  2. In a medium bowl add sliced chicken, 3 tbsp avocado oil, juice of one lime, and spices. Mix until chicken is fully coated. You can do a quick marinade while you chop the veggies or marinate the chicken covered in the refrigerator for a few hours for more flavor.
  3. In another medium bowl add sliced onions, poblano peppers, and bell peppers. Toss in 2 tbsp avocado oil, 1/4 tsp of kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp of black pepper. Set aside.
  4. In a cast iron skillet over medium/high heat, add in the marinated chicken breast. Cook chicken fully through (165F), about 6-8 minutes. Once fully cooked, remove and set aside.
  5. Add peppers and onions into the skillet and sauté until softened and slightly charred, about 8 minutes. You can add additional oil if needed.
  6. Once the peppers are finished, push to one side and add the chicken back in. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve on warm tortillas with fresh lime wedges to squeeze over the chicken prior to eating. Enjoy!

Notes

  • I slice the chicken into long strips, so they fit into tortillas nicely. Once you start getting to the top of the breast, it will become thicker and you can cut those pieces in half.
  • Poblano peppers are mild in heat, measuring at 1,000-2,000 on the Scoville Heat Unit. For comparison, a jalapeño measures at about 8,000 SHU.
  • Serve on warmed tortillas, over rice, as a salad, and even great for meal prepping.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 648mg (27%) Potassium 927mg (26%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2466IU (49%) Vitamin C 105mg (117%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 397kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 648mg 27%
Potassium 927mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2466IU 49%
Vitamin C 105mg 117%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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