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Chicken Fajitas

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Juicy chicken, tender-crisp peppers, and warm tortillas make these Chicken Fajitas a fast, fun meal any night of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (plus more for serving)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch cayenne or red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 1 tsp brown sugar or honey (optional, for balance)
  • 3 bell peppers, assorted colors, thinly sliced
  • 1 large yellow or red onion, thinly sliced
  • 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
  • Toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado or guacamole, salsa or pico, sour cream or Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken into thin, even strips. Thinly slice the bell peppers and onion.
  2. Whisk the marinade (oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne/sugar). Toss with chicken. Marinate 15–30 minutes (or up to 8 hours in the fridge).
  3. Warm tortillas. Wrap in foil and place in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 minutes, or heat in a dry skillet for 30–60 seconds per side.
  4. Heat a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high until very hot. Add a little oil. Sear peppers and onions with a pinch of salt, 4–6 minutes, until tender-crisp with some char. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Add a bit more oil. Cook the marinated chicken in a single layer, in batches if needed, 4–6 minutes total, stirring once or twice, until browned and cooked through (165°F/74°C).
  6. Return peppers and onions to the skillet. Toss with the chicken. Squeeze over a little lime, adjust salt, and add cilantro if you like. Heat 1 minute to combine.
  7. Serve hot with warm tortillas and toppings like avocado, salsa, sour cream or yogurt, cheese, and extra lime wedges.

Notes

For smoky flavor, let food sit undisturbed 1–2 minutes to sear before stirring. Use cast iron for the best sear.

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