Chicken Fajitas: The Ultimate Guide to Making Perfect Fajitas
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 bell peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- Fajita seasoning mix
- Flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips.
- In a bowl, combine fajita seasoning with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; coat chicken strips evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté sliced onions and bell peppers until tender-crisp (5–7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add seasoned chicken to skillet; stir frequently until cooked through (5–7 minutes), ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Warm tortillas using your preferred method (skillet, microwave, or oven).
- Set up a topping station and enjoy assembling your fajitas!
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg