Delicious Mexican Chicken Fajitas

Are you in the mood for something tasty, spicy, and satisfying? Look no further than mouthwatering chicken fajitas. This classic Mexican dish is easy to make and even easier to serve, allowing your family and guests to assemble their own meal to their liking. Plus, with its delicious combination of marinated chicken, peppers, and onions, everyone will walk away happy.

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The key to this recipe is the perfect chicken marinade. We wanted something classic that would be acidic, a little spicy, and packed with flavor. To ensure that the marinade flavor is present throughout the entire chicken, we cut it into thin strips before marinating it.

This also helps decrease the cooking time on the stove. The marinade itself is a combination of lime juice, garlic, chili powder, and a few other choice ingredients that blend together to create the perfect flavor. The chicken is then cooked with julienned peppers and onions until tender and served on warm flour tortillas.

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Servings: 6

Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1 1/2lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, julienned
• 1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 6 flour tortillas

Time to get cooking! Follow these simple steps:

Instructions:

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons of oil, lime juice, salt, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Add the chicken strips to the bag and seal it. Shake the bag to coat the chicken with the marinade. Refrigerate the bag for 1-4 hours to allow the chicken to marinate.
3. In a large skillet, sauté the red and green peppers and onions in the remaining oil until they start to turn tender. Remove and keep them warm.
4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. In the same skillet, cook the chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes or until it is no longer pink.
5. Return the peppers and onions to the pan with the chicken and heat through.
6. Serve the filling on flour tortillas and garnish with sour cream, salsa, cheese, guacamole, or any other toppings of your choice.
7. Enjoy your delicious chicken fajitas!

How to

To get started with making delicious fajitas, gather all your ingredients and prepare your chicken. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons of oil, lime juice, and seasonings until everything is evenly distributed. Add the chicken to the bag and seal it tightly before turning it over to ensure the chicken is coated in the marinade. Place the bag in the refrigerator and allow the chicken to marinate for 1-4 hours.

When you’re ready to cook, take out a large skillet and heat some oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken strips and cook for about 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.

While the chicken is cooking, sauté the peppers and onions in the remaining oil in another large skillet until they’re just starting to turn tender. Once cooked, remove the peppers and onions from the skillet and set them aside to keep them warm.

Discard the marinade and use the same skillet to cook the chicken. Add the cooked peppers and onions to the skillet with the chicken and stir well to combine. Cook everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.

To serve, warm up some flour tortillas in a separate skillet or in the oven according to the package instructions. Place some chicken, peppers, and onions in the center of a tortilla and top with your favorite garnishes, such as sour cream, cheese, guacamole, salsa, or hot sauce. Enjoy your homemade fajitas with your loved ones!

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Nutrition information:

Serving size: 1 fajita (includes tortilla)

Calories: 366 Total fat: 13g Saturated fat: 2g Cholesterol: 83mg Sodium: 803mg Total carbohydrate: 29g Dietary fiber: 3g Sugar: 4g Protein: 34g

And there you have it! A delicious and easy-to-make chicken fajita recipe that’s sure to please everyone at your next gathering. Don’t forget to let us know how your dish turns out, and consider checking out some of our other O! Recipes.

Now, all that’s left to do is dig in and enjoy your delicious homemade fajitas. Buen provecho!

Category: Mexican cuisine

FAQs:

1. Can I make this recipe without the peppers and onions?
   • While the peppers and onions add a lot of flavor and texture to this recipe, you can certainly leave them out if you prefer.
2. Can I use a different type of meat for this recipe?
   • Absolutely! This recipe works well with steak, shrimp, or even tofu as a vegetarian option.
3. Can I freeze the leftovers?
   • Yes, you can freeze any leftovers for up to 2-3 months. Just be sure to store them in an airtight container or freezer bag.
4. Can I make the marinade in advance?
   • Yes, you can make the marinade up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
5. How can I make this recipe spicier?
   • If you like things spicy, try adding some diced jalapenos or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.