Description
Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings excitement to any meal. Juicy chicken strips, colorful peppers, and spices create an irresistible culinary experience that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (any colors)
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Slice chicken, bell peppers, and onion into thin strips.
- In a bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken strips in the mixture until coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onions; sauté for another 3-5 minutes until veggies are tender yet crisp.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or over low flames.
- Serve by loading tortillas with the chicken and vegetable mixture and topping with your choice of extras.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for added flavor.
- For variations, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu and experiment with spices like smoked paprika or cayenne.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg