Description
These sizzling Chicken Fajitas are packed with juicy chicken, tender-crisp peppers, and bold Tex-Mex flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place your cast iron skillet on medium-high heat and let it get hot.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Add a drizzle of oil to your hot skillet and let it shimmer.
- Place the chicken in the skillet in a single layer and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, then add sliced peppers and onions. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly charred.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss everything together for about a minute.
- Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken ahead for deeper flavor.
- Use cast iron for that authentic sizzling touch.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet to avoid steaming.
- Try with shrimp or make it vegetarian with mushrooms and zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg