Description
Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken with sizzling peppers and onions—fast, flavorful, and weeknight-perfect.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast (sliced)
- Bell peppers (mixed colors)
- Onion
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Warm tortillas (for serving)
Instructions
- Toss sliced chicken with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and spices; marinate 10 minutes if time allows.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high until very hot.
- Sear chicken in a single layer until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add peppers and onions; sauté until tender-crisp and lightly charred.
- Return chicken to the pan and toss everything together.
- Cook 2–3 minutes more to meld flavors.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with warm tortillas and toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg