Chicken Fajitas

Name: Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex Menu
Ingredients: Lime Juice — 2 tbsp; Olive Oil — 2 tbsp; Chilli Powder — 1 tbsp; Paprika — 1 tbsp; Ground Cumin — 1 tbsp; Onion Powder — 1 tsp; Garlic Powder — 1 tsp; Salt — To taste; Black Pepper — To taste; Chicken Breast — 680 g; Bell Peppers — 3; Onion — 1

These easy chicken fajitas deliver restaurant-quality flavour in a single pan, featuring tender, perfectly cooked chicken breast strips and colourful, sautéed bell peppers and onions. Tossed in a vibrant blend of lime juice and aromatic spices, this quick and simple meal is packed with goodness and perfect for a satisfying, family-friendly dinner that feels like a true celebration of fresh, bold ingredients.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 to 6

Notes:

Cutting chicken breasts in half lengthwise is a key tip for ensuring faster and more even cooking, which helps keep the meat exceptionally juicy and tender.

The chicken marinade can sit at room temperature for the duration of your vegetable preparation, which is sufficient time to infuse the meat with flavour without needing to refrigerate it.

A heavy-duty skillet, such as a coated cast-iron pan, is ideal for this recipe as it retains heat well and helps develop beautiful caramelised flavours on both the chicken and the vegetables.

Don't worry about the pan sauce that forms while cooking the vegetables; those flavourful bits scraped from the bottom of the skillet are essential for creating the rich, cohesive glaze that ties the dish together.

For an authentic touch, toast your tortillas directly over a gas flame for a few seconds per side until lightly charred, then wrap them in a dry kitchen towel immediately to keep them soft and warm.

Marinate Chicken
Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chilli powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then toss in the chicken cutlets to coat evenly and let sit while prepping vegetables.

Sear Chicken
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, add chicken in a single layer, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and set aside to rest.

Sauté Vegetables
Add a little more oil to the same skillet, toss in sliced bell peppers and onions, and sauté over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the flavourful bits.

Combine
Slice the rested chicken against the grain, return it to the skillet with the softened vegetables, and toss everything together to combine and reheat.

Serve
Assemble the fajitas by loading warm, toasted tortillas with the chicken and vegetable mixture, topping with your favourite garnishes like avocado, cheese, salsa, and sour cream, and finishing with a squeeze of fresh lime.