Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Sizzling chicken served with peppers and onions.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into thin strips, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
Cooking
- 3
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- 5
Cook the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they are tender yet still crisp.
- 6
Combine Chicken and Vegetables
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Serving
- 7
Assemble the Fajitas
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side. Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla.
- 8
Add Toppings
Top with sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges as desired.
- 9
Serve
Fold the tortillas and serve the fajitas while hot.