Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsMexico CityFajitas Recipe

Fajitas Recipe

Inspired by Mexico City
Time1h
Serves4

Choose your favorite meat, sautéed peppers, and onions. Served with rice, fried beans, guacamole, and corn tortillas.

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Ingredients

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Meat

Vegetables

Sides

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat

    Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and marinate with olive oil and fajita seasoning for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    Prepare the rice according to package instructions.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté the Meat

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the marinated chicken and sauté until fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté until they are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 6

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a separate pan, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side.

Serving

  1. 7

    Assemble the Fajitas

    Serve the sautéed chicken and vegetables on warm tortillas with a side of rice, fried beans, and guacamole.

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