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Skillet Chicken Fajitas

Skillet Chicken Fajitas are a fast and flavorful weeknight dinner! Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 289
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, (sliced thin)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, (crushed between the palms of your hands)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, (or to taste)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 of a lime, (juiced )
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, (thinly sliced)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, (thinly sliced)
  • 1 small yellow or white onion, (thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl combine all of the chicken ingredients. Stir the chicken in the marinade until coated and let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Preheat a 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil. When the skillet is hot add in the sliced peppers, onion, chili powder, salt and pepper. Sauté the peppers and onions for about 4-5 minutes or until they are caramelized and have softened. Remove the peppers and onions from the skillet onto a plate and set aside.
  3. Add a little more oil to the hot skillet then dump in the chicken. Spread it into a single layer and let it sear without moving it for 2-3 minutes. Stir the chicken around and continue to cook until it's cooked through and no longer pink.
  4. Add the peppers and onions back into the skillet and cook everything for another minute. Remove from the heat and squeeze the other half of the lime over the fajitas. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 36gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • For perfectly cooked chicken, aim for an internal temperature of 165°F; it should be white throughout with no pink in the center.
  • To keep your fajitas juicy, avoid overcooking the chicken—once it’s no longer pink, remove it from the skillet immediately.
  • If you're not a fan of cilantro, feel free to replace it with fresh parsley or simply leave it out entirely for a different flavor profile.
  • Marinating the chicken for just 15 minutes will still impart great flavor, but for optimal taste, consider letting it soak for up to 2 hours in the fridge.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat to keep the chicken tender.

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