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Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Packed with fresh greens, these Chicken Fajitas are tender, crisp and can totally be prepped ahead of time, allowing you to have dinner ready in no more than 25 minutes! Minimal time and little effort but delicious results!
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 503 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (14)

  • 16 oz skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 7 oz onion 2 medium, thinly sliced
  • 7 oz bell pepper 2 medium, sliced
  • 3 oz avocado 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In a plate, add 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Mix together.

2

In this plate, season 16 oz chicken with the spice mixture, about 2 teaspoons. Let marinate for 15 minutes.

3

Heat a cast iron pan with 2 tbsp of olive oil on medium heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden, charred and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes on each side).

4

Transfer the chicken to a plate, and slice into strips.

5

Heat the pan with 1 tbsp olive oil, add 7 oz bell peppers and 7 oz onions. Stir-fry until the veggies are tender. Season with the spice blend and 2 tbsp lime juice.

6

Warm 6 tortillas in the oven on low heat (275°F) for 3 minutes. Remove.

7

Fill the warm tortillas with the chicken, 7 oz avocado and veggie mixture above. Add more of your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 503kcal | Fat 21g | Saturated Fat 2g | Trans Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3g | Monounsaturated Fat 13g | Cholesterol 83mg | Sodium 538mg | Potassium 754mg | Carbohydrate 47g | Fiber 4g | Sugar 5g | Protein 32g | Vitamin A 2119IU | Vitamin C 72mg | Calcium 32mg | Iron 2mg