Description
Chicken Fajitas deliver restaurant flavor at home with juicy chicken breast and colorful peppers. This easy recipe uses homemade fajita seasoning without store-bought packets.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, sliced
- 3 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 8–10 flour tortillas
Instructions
1. Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in small bowl. This is your homemade fajita seasoning.
2. Toss sliced chicken with half of the seasoning mix and let sit for 10 minutes. Reserve remaining seasoning for vegetables.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over high heat. Add chicken in single layer and cook 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove to plate.
4. Add remaining tablespoon oil to same skillet. Add peppers, onions, and minced garlic. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning and cook 5-7 minutes until tender and charred.
5. Return chicken to skillet with vegetables. Drizzle with lime juice and toss everything together. Cook 1-2 minutes more to heat through and blend flavors.
Notes
Cornstarch in the seasoning helps create a light coating on the chicken.
Don’t overcook chicken or it gets dry and rubbery.
High heat is key for getting that nice char on vegetables.
Make double batch of seasoning and store for next time.
Add sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, and salsa as toppings.
Try using chicken thighs instead of breast for juicier results.
Make it vegetarian by using extra peppers and adding black beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg