Sizzling Chicken Fajita

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4.6

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    397 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Sizzling Chicken Fajita

Chicken Fajita cooked in a sizzling cast-iron skillet. This Mexican favorite is so easy with homemade Fajita seasoning. Serve the juicy chicken with warm tortilla for a complete meal.

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Ingredients

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  • 12 oz. (340 g) chicken breast cut into 1/4-inch (5mm) slices
  • 1 heaping teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 heavy dashes ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 small green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • cilantro for garnishing
  • Lime wedges
  • tortilla
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Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken breast with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a cast-iron skillet and add the oil and butter. Cook the chicken until it is slightly blackened on the surface. Push the chicken to one side of the skillet, then add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, then stir to combine with the chicken.
  3. Add the lime juice and stir to blend well. Top with cilantro and serve hot with lime wedges and tortillas.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2people Calories 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 37.5g (75%) Fat 23.2g (36%) Saturated Fat 8.4g (42%) Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 477mg (20%) Fiber 2.1g (8%) Sugar 4.6g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 397kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 37.5g 75%
Fat 23.2g 36%
Saturated Fat 8.4g 42%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 477mg 20%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Sugar 4.6g 9%

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

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