Fajitas Recipe
Served with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
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Ingredients
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Fajita Filling
Vegetable Sauté
Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the skillet and let rest before slicing.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Add sliced onions and bell peppers, sautéing until they are softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and diced tomatoes, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Drizzle with lime juice and mix well.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Fajitas
Slice the cooked chicken into strips. On a warm flour tortilla, layer the sautéed vegetables and chicken strips. Top with cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa as desired.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fajitas hot with additional lime wedges on the side.