Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

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  • Prep20m
  • Cook15m
  • Hands-off30m
Total time
1h 5m
Internal temp
165°F
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Hands-off
30 min

Hands-off time is mostly rising, proofing, resting, or marinating—not counted in prep or cook.

Recipe written for 4 servings

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1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into ¼-inch strips against the grain

Skillet-seared chicken breast

10–16 min165°F

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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 3 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 ½ tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika smoked, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper until well combined.

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  • Mixing Bowl
  • Olive Oil
  • Lime Juice
  • Garlic
  • Chili Powder
  • Ground Cumin
  • 30–240 min

Add the sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts to the mixing bowl and toss well to coat every piece. Cover and let marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.

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  • Chicken Breast
  • 2–4 min
  • High

Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot — about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and swirl to coat. Add the sliced large yellow onion halved and sliced into thin half-moons and 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced into thin strips, 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced into thin strips, 1 green bell pepper seeded and sliced into thin strips, season with ½ tsp ½ tsp salt, and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to get some char, then stir and cook another 3–4 minutes until softened with lightly charred edges. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

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  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Olive Oil
  • Yellow Onion
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Yellow Bell Pepper
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • 3 min
  • High

Return the cast iron skillet to high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Remove the 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts from the marinade (letting excess drip off) and add it to the skillet in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes until a golden sear forms on the bottom.

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  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Olive Oil
  • Chicken Breast
  • 2–3 min

Flip the 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts and cook for another 2–3 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Avoid overcrowding — cook in two batches if needed to maintain a proper sear.

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  • Chicken Breast
  • 1 min
  • High

Return the cooked 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced into thin strips, 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced into thin strips, 1 green bell pepper seeded and sliced into thin strips, and 1 large yellow onion halved and sliced into thin half-moons to the cast iron skillet with the 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts. Toss everything together over high heat for 1 minute so the flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, or an extra squeeze of lime juice freshly squeezed.

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  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Yellow Bell Pepper
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Yellow Onion
  • Chicken Breast
  • Salt
  • 1–1 min

Warm the 8 pieces flour tortillas medium (8-inch): wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30–45 seconds, or heat them one at a time directly over a gas burner or in a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds per side until lightly charred and pliable. Wrap in aluminum foil to keep warm.

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  • Skillet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Flour Tortilla

Serve the sizzling 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts and vegetable mixture straight from the cast iron skillet alongside the warm 8 pieces flour tortillas medium (8-inch) and all your toppings: 1 cup sour cream, guacamole, salsa, 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, fresh fresh cilantro roughly chopped, and 1 lime cut into wedges wedges. Let everyone build their own fajitas at the table.

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  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Chicken Breast
  • Flour Tortilla
  • Sour Cream
  • Mexican Blend Cheese
  • Cilantro
  • Lime
Per serving

Nutrition facts

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480

Cal

Protein

42 g

36%

Carbs

38 g

33%

Fat

16 g

31%