Easy Chicken Fajitas: My Favourite Recipe

Who, when hungry, wouldn’t want to prepare a delicious meal in no time? Look no further than these easy chicken fajitas! These flavorful fajitas are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch, and they’re great for informal gatherings with friends and family.

To serve chicken fajitas, simply spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture onto warm tortillas and top with favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese to prevent the mixture from spilling out. Roll up the tortillas and enjoy an irresistible combination of savory chicken, sweet peppers and onions, all wrapped in a soft and fluffy tortilla that everyone will love to savor as a light meal.

With minimal prep and cooking time, these simple chicken fajitas are a surefire way to please everyone at the table with something delicious and without the need for utensils. So, are you excited about this easy chicken fajitas recipe?

Recipe

Ingredients in this recipe

  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 lime
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortillas to serve
  • Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, sour cream, grated cheese…

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1

  • In a bowl, mix lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. Overnight marinating is recommended for better flavor.

Step 2

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced peppers and onions to the pan and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove the peppers and onions from the pan and set aside.

Step 3

  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan. Add the marinated chicken slices and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes.

Step 4

  • Once the chicken is cooked, return the sautéed peppers and onions to the pan. Mix everything well and let it heat up for about 3 more minutes.

Step 5

  • Heat the tortillas according to the instructions on the package.

Step 6

  • Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture on warm tortillas. Add your favorite toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, breadcrumbs or other ingredients according to your preference.

Step 7

  • Roll up the tortillas and enjoy delicious homemade chicken fajitas that will please all the hungry people at your table.

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