Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: grilling, poultry

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 2 large medium red bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1 medium jalapeño thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips (or flank steak)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice from 2 limes
  • For serving:
  • Tortillas warmed
  • Sour cream
  • Lime wedges
  • Guacamole

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in the largest skillet you have (at least 12 inches) over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onions and season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
  • Cook, tossing often with tongs to prevent burning, until they begin to soften and brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Cook the peppers, jalapeño, and garlic until fragrant.
  • Add the bell peppers, jalapeño, and garlic and season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
  • Cook, again tossing often, until starting to brown and the garlic is quite fragrant, about 3 minutes. Brown the chicken with the spices.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a plate.
  • Return the pan to medium-high heat (no need to clean) and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken and season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, and cumin.
  • Cook undisturbed until the chicken has some golden-brown color, flipping halfway through, about 6 minutes total.
  • Add the vegetables back to the pan, add the lime juice, and finish cooking. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the peppers are soft, about 2 minutes moreServe the chicken and vegetables in warmed tortillas with sour cream and extra lime wedges for squeezing.
  • Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

SERVES 4 to 6
PREP TIME:15 minutes
COOKING TIME:12 minutes
https://www.thekitchn.com/chicken-fajitas-22925574

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