Easy Chicken Fajitas
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
33 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
364 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Chicken Fajitas
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Easy chicken fajitas have strips of chicken, onion, and bell peppers cooked in a flavorful homemade marinade. The fajitas make a quick weeknight dinner that can be ready in about 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell peppers
- 2-2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 medium onion sliced into half moons
- 1 tablespoon oil
- corn or flour tortillas
Marinade
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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Instructions
- Cut each bell pepper into thin strips.
- Cut the onion in a half moons.
- Cut the chicken into strips.
- Add marinade ingredients to a medium bowl and mix well to combine.
- Add the chicken strips and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to marinate the chicken.
- Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan or large skillet.
- Once hot, add the oil.
- Cook the onion for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken with the marinade and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in the bell peppers and mix until combined.
- Let them cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the peppers are softened.
- Serve immediately over corn or flour tortillas.
- Garnish with avocado, guacamole, and cilantro.
Notes
- Bell peppers: Use any color of bell pepper that you'd like.
- Onion: White onion, yellow onion, or red onion will work.
- Oil: Any neutral oil like olive oil or vegetable oil will work.
- Ancho chili powder: If you can't find it, use chili powder
- Garlic powder: Be sure to use garlic powder, not garlic salt.
- Salt: Feel free to adjust the amount of salt according to your tastes.
- Fresh lime juice: Be sure to use fresh lime juice, not bottled lime juice. Bottled lime juice can have an off flavor.
- Nutrition values are estimates and do not include tortillas or toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
563mg
(23%)
Potassium
898mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
469IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 898mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 469IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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