Ingredients
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To make the best chicken fajitas, you will need the following ingredients:
For the Chicken and Vegetables:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
For Serving:
- 8–10 flour tortillas
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more intense flavor.
Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables
- While the chicken is marinating, slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced vegetables to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and increase the heat to high.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and carefully add it to the hot skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is thoroughly cooked and slightly charred.
Step 4: Combine and Serve
- Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the cooked chicken.
- Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture on the warm tortillas, garnished with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One Normal Portion
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 35g