Description
Sizzling chicken fajitas bring Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table with tender strips of marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions. Serve with warm tortillas and zesty toppings for a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 12 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 8 tortillas
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquids and Aromatics:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking together tangy lime juice, aromatic garlic, earthy spices, and olive oil in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Immerse sliced chicken into the vibrant marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Allow flavors to meld for 20-120 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Sear marinated chicken until golden and fully cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes at 165°F internal temperature. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, quickly sauté colorful bell peppers and onions until they’re slightly softened but maintain a crisp texture, roughly 4-5 minutes.
- Reunite the cooked chicken with the sizzling vegetables, gently tossing to harmonize flavors and heat through for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Present the fajita mixture immediately alongside warm tortillas, inviting diners to customize with their preferred garnishes like fresh cilantro, zesty salsa, creamy guacamole, or tangy sour cream.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, allowing spices to penetrate meat thoroughly.
- Opt for high-heat cooking to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent soggy vegetables.
- Customize recipe for dietary needs by using gluten-free tortillas or lettuce wraps for low-carb option.
- Pat chicken dry before marinating to ensure better seasoning adherence and crispier exterior when cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg