Easy Chicken Fajitas (Printable)

Tender chicken, colorful peppers, and onions seasoned with smoky spices, wrapped in warm tortillas.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 large onion, sliced

→ Marinade & Seasoning

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - Juice of 1 lime

→ To Serve

15 - 8 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas for gluten-free option
16 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
17 - Sour cream (optional)
18 - Salsa (optional)
19 - Shredded cheese (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken slices and toss thoroughly to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add a splash of oil to the same pan if needed. Sauté the bell peppers and onion for 4-5 minutes until just tender and slightly charred at the edges.
04 - Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables and toss together for 1-2 minutes to combine and heat through.
05 - Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for 30 seconds until warm and pliable.
06 - Distribute the chicken and vegetable mixture among the warm tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, salsa, or shredded cheese as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually sit down and eat.
  • The marinade does the heavy lifting, so even if you're distracted or multitasking, the flavor still shows up.
  • It's flexible enough to use whatever peppers or proteins you have on hand without losing that sizzling, Tex-Mex soul.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan when cooking the chicken or it will steam instead of sear, and you'll lose that caramelized crust.
  • If you skip marinating the chicken, even for just 10 minutes, the flavor will be flat and you'll wonder why it tastes like plain grilled meat.
03 -
  • Let the chicken sit in the marinade while you prep the vegetables to save time and lock in more flavor.
  • Use a cast-iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat better and gives you those crispy, charred edges that make fajitas taste like they came from a restaurant.
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