
Authentic Chicken Fajitas
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these sizzling chicken fajitas. Juicy strips of marinated chicken partner perfectly with the sweet crunch of bell peppers and onions, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. Top with tangy sour cream, spicy salsa, creamy guacamole, and fresh cilantro for a fiesta of flavors in every bite. This is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that will transport your taste buds to a bustling Mexican mercado.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Salsa (1/2 cup)
- Guacamole (1/2 cup)
- Sour cream (1/2 cup)
- Tortillas (8)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Paprika (1 teaspoon)
- Cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Chili powder (1 teaspoon)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Lime (juice of 1 lime)
- Onion (1 large, sliced)
- Bell peppers (2, sliced)
- Chicken breasts (2, sliced into thin strips)
Instructions
- In a bowl, create the marinade by combining the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the sliced chicken breasts into the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or for best results, refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer the chicken from the marinade to the skillet, discarding the remaining marinade. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook until they are tender and slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss with the cooked peppers and onion to combine.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat or in the oven wrapped in foil at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Serve the chicken fajita mixture on warm tortillas. Allow each person to garnish their fajita with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and chopped cilantro.
- Fold the tortillas over the filling and enjoy your homemade, mouth-watering chicken fajitas!
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 25 minutes (excluding marination time) • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 500 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 45g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 850mg • Sugar: 5g