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chicken fajitas

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Jennifer Johnson
@jenjo3400
Lexington, KY

This is an easy, delicious recipe for fajitas.

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(1 rating)
method Saute

Ingredients For chicken fajitas

  • 3-4
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • the juice and zest of 3 limes
  • 1 clove
    garlic-minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2
    onions-sliced
  • 2
    green bell peppers- sliced
  • 2 tsp
    fajita seasoning (from packet)
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • soft flour tortillas
  • sour cream (optional)
  • shredded cheese (optional)

How To Make chicken fajitas

  • 1
    Combine the chicken, lime juice and zest, fajita seasoning, garlic, and cilantro into a big resealable bag and refrigerate for about 3-4 hours at the most.
  • 2
    Over medium-medium high heat, cook chicken in a cast iron or stainless steel pan with a little oil. When cooked through with nice color on both sides, remove from skillet and let rest.
  • 3
    In the same skillet, add onions and peppers. Saute until the veggies cooked but are still a little firm. Add the chicken (sliced) to the veggies and serve on warm tortillas with cheese and sour cream.
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