Easy Chicken Fajitas (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken with colorful peppers and onions, wrapped in warm tortillas. Ready in just 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 large onion, sliced

→ Marinade & Seasoning

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - Juice of 1 lime

→ To Serve

15 - 8 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas
16 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
17 - Sour cream (optional)
18 - Salsa (optional)
19 - Shredded cheese (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken slices and toss until evenly coated. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same pan, add a splash of oil if needed. Sauté the sliced bell peppers and onion for 4-5 minutes until just tender and slightly charred.
04 - Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss with the vegetables for 1-2 minutes to combine and heat through.
05 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for 30-45 seconds until pliable.
06 - Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture among the warmed tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your evening.
  • The smoky, tangy marinade does all the heavy lifting, so even on autopilot you end up with something that tastes like you tried.
  • You can wrap it, bowl it, or pile it on a plate, and it works every time.
02 -
  • Dont skip the marinating step, even ten minutes makes the chicken taste intentional instead of bland.
  • High heat is your friend here, it creates the char that gives fajitas their signature flavor, so resist the urge to turn it down.
  • If you add the chicken back too early, the vegetables will steam instead of staying crisp, so wait until theyre almost done.
03 -
  • Let your pan get properly hot before adding anything, thats how you get the char without overcooking the chicken.
  • Use a mix of olive oil and a high heat oil like avocado if youre worried about smoke, it gives you more control without sacrificing flavor.
  • Save a few raw pepper strips to add at the end for crunch, it gives the dish a fresher, more dynamic texture.
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