Easy Chicken Fajitas
Directions
- 1Cut the onion into slivers and slice the bell peppers.
- 2In a separate bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice of ½ lime, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, pepper, cumin, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- 3Cut the chicken into strips and toss with the spice mixture to marinate.
- 4Preheat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 5Add half of the chicken and cook until just done, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 6Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- 7Repeat the cooking process with the remaining chicken.
- 8Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan after setting the chicken aside.
- 9Drain the onions well (if soaking) and cook for 2 minutes.
- 10Add the sliced peppers and season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- 11Toss and cook the peppers for an additional 2 minutes or until just hot.
- 12Add the chicken back to the pan and stir to combine.
- 13Squeeze additional lime over the fajitas and serve over tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 3 approximately 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion
- 1 lime
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green or orange)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
Equipment
bowlpantortillas
Tips
- Do not overcrowd the pan with chicken for better browning.
- Soak onions in cold water while prepping other ingredients to reduce their 'bite', especially when serving to kids.
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