Sizzling Chicken Fajitas: A Flavor-Packed Mexican Favorite

Craving a delicious, easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for any night? These Chicken Fajitas are a sizzling, flavorful favorite that combines tender marinated chicken with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and bold Mexican spices. Whether you’re planning a family dinner or a festive gathering, this recipe brings the authentic taste of restaurant-style fajitas right to your kitchen.

With just a few simple ingredients like lime, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and fresh vegetables, you can prepare these chicken fajitas in no time. Cooked to perfection in a hot skillet or on the grill, the juicy chicken strips and charred veggies are then wrapped in warm tortillas, making this dish both fun to eat and irresistibly tasty.

Chicken Fajitas 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips

• 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 8 small whole wheat tortillas

 • Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, Greek yogurt

Instructions:

1.In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

 2. Place the chicken strips in a bowl and sprinkle with half of the spice mixture. Toss to coat evenly.

3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced bell peppers, onions, and the remaining spice mixture.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.

5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

6. Warm the tortillas according to the package instructions.

7. To serve, spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture onto the warm tortillas. Add optional toppings as desired.

8. Serve immediately.

Enjoy this Chicken Fajitas Healthy recipe