Description
Sizzling “easy chicken fajitas” bring Mexican street flavor straight to kitchen counters with bold spices and colorful peppers. Crisp tortillas, tender chicken, and zesty toppings create a simple meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 0.5 lbs bacon (optional)
Vegetables:
- 2 large bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 6 flour tortillas
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime (for juice)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin, uniform strips, ensuring even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Dice bacon into small pieces if using, which will add a smoky richness to the dish.
- Chop bell peppers and onions into long, thin strips, creating a colorful and textured base for the fajitas.
- Mince garlic finely to distribute its aromatic essence throughout the dish.
- In a small bowl, blend chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a robust spice mixture.
- Coat chicken strips thoroughly with the spice blend, massaging the seasonings into the meat for deep flavor penetration.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and becomes fragrant.
- Add bacon pieces (if using) and cook until they start to crisp, releasing their savory fat into the pan.
- Introduce chicken strips to the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Incorporate bell peppers, onions, and garlic into the skillet, sautéing for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Warm flour tortillas in a separate pan or microwave for soft, pliable wrapping.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the sizzling chicken and vegetable mixture for a bright, citrusy finish.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
- Allow diners to assemble their fajitas by filling tortillas with the flavorful chicken and vegetable mixture.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder quantity, perfect for those who prefer mild or intense heat.
- Swap chicken with tofu or plant-based protein alternatives for a vegetarian version that maintains the dish’s vibrant flavors.
- Marinate chicken in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance tenderness and depth of flavor.
- Opt for whole wheat tortillas to boost nutritional value and add a nutty undertone to the fajitas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg