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Fajita Seasoning
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Fajita Seasoning

Tasty Fajita Seasoning for the traditional Tex-Mex blend made from pantry spices like chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin and more.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 10 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons  chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon  paprika
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon  onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon  garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon  cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon  cumin ground
To Cook Fajitas:
  • 3 chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil , divided
  • 1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion , thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro , minced
  • 1 lime , cut into wedges

Instructions

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  1. Stir cornstarch, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin together in a small bowl.
  2. Store in an airtight container.
To make Fajitas:
  1. Add chicken to a medium bowl with half the oil and 2 tablespoons of the fajita seasoning, mixing to combine.
  2. In a large bowl add the bell peppers and onions with the remaining oil and 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning and mix to combine.
  3. In a large skillet on medium-high heat add the chicken and cook until well seared on both sides, about 6-8 minutes total.
  4. Remove the chicken, add in the vegetables and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  5. Add the chicken back in, stir to combine and top with cilantro and lime juice.
  6. Serve in corn tortillas.

Nutrition Information

Calories 10kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 208mg (9%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 489IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 10

% Daily Value*

Calories 10kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 489IU 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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