Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- Fajitas:
- 1½ lbs chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
- 3 bell peppers sliced into strips
- 1 large onion sliced into strips
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional
Instructions
- Mix all seasoning ingredients in small bowl.
- Slice chicken into thin ½ inch strips.
- Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, lime juice, garlic, and half the seasoning. Let sit.
- Slice peppers and onion into strips.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over high heat.
- Add chicken in single layer. Do not overcrowd.
- Cook 3 to 4 minutes without moving.
- Flip. Cook 3 to 4 more minutes until done and charred.
- Transfer to plate. Cover to keep warm.
- Add remaining oil to pan.
- Add peppers and onions. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning.
- Cook 5 to 7 minutes until tender and charred.
- Return chicken to pan. Toss together. Cook 1 minute.
- Warm tortillas.
- Serve with toppings.
Notes
- Slice chicken into thin ½ inch strips
- Get pan very hot for proper charring
- Do not overcrowd pan — cook chicken in batches if needed
- Let chicken sear without moving for 3 to 4 minutes
- Cook vegetables after chicken to pick up flavor
- Warm tortillas before serving
- Can marinate chicken up to 4 hours ahead
- Store leftovers separately from tortillas
- Reheat in hot pan, not microwave for best texture
- Works on grill using grill basket