Easy Chicken Fajitas

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the onion into slivers and slice the bell peppers.
  2. 2Cut the onion into slivers and slice the bell peppers.
  3. 3Cut the onion into slivers and slice the bell peppers.
  4. 4In 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.
  5. 5In 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.
  6. 6In 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.
  7. 7Cut the chicken into strips and toss with the spice mixture to marinate.
  8. 8Cut the chicken into strips and toss with the spice mixture to marinate.
  9. 9Cut the chicken into strips and toss with the spice mixture to marinate.
  10. 10Preheat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  11. 11Preheat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  12. 12Preheat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  13. 13Add half of the chicken and cook until just done, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  14. 14Add half of the chicken and cook until just done, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  15. 15Add half of the chicken and cook until just done, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  16. 16Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  17. 17Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  18. 18Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  19. 19Repeat the cooking process with the remaining chicken.
  20. 20Repeat the cooking process with the remaining chicken.
  21. 21Repeat the cooking process with the remaining chicken.
  22. 22Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan after setting the chicken aside.
  23. 23Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan after setting the chicken aside.
  24. 24Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan after setting the chicken aside.
  25. 25Drain the onions well (if soaking) and cook for 2 minutes.
  26. 26Drain the onions well (if soaking) and cook for 2 minutes.
  27. 27Drain the onions well (if soaking) and cook for 2 minutes.
  28. 28Add the sliced peppers and season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  29. 29Add the sliced peppers and season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  30. 30Add the sliced peppers and season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  31. 31Toss and cook the peppers for an additional 2 minutes or until just hot.
  32. 32Toss and cook the peppers for an additional 2 minutes or until just hot.
  33. 33Toss and cook the peppers for an additional 2 minutes or until just hot.
  34. 34Add the chicken back to the pan and stir to combine.
  35. 35Add the chicken back to the pan and stir to combine.
  36. 36Add the chicken back to the pan and stir to combine.
  37. 37Squeeze additional lime over the fajitas and serve over tortillas with your favorite toppings.
  38. 38Squeeze additional lime over the fajitas and serve over tortillas with your favorite toppings.
  39. 39Squeeze additional lime over the fajitas and serve over tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

  • 3 approximately 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 approximately 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 approximately 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lime
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green or orange)
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green or orange)
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green or orange)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 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.