easy chicken fajitas
These amazing, popular Mexican finger foods are incredibly flavorful and a great meal to prepare anytime.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- SPICE MIX
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Himalayan pink salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground mixed peppercorns
- FAJITAS
- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded slightly
- 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons canola oil, or as needed
- 1 medium onion, sliced (lyonnaise cut) into 1/4-inch thick
- ground himalayan pink salt, to taste
- 1 large poblano pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch thick
- 1 large orange pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch thick
- 1 large red pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 10 6-inch tortillas, warmed
- TOPPINGS
- sour cream
- guacamole
- shredded cheddar cheese (substitute monterey jack)
- pico de gallo
- hot sauce such as cholula or valentina
- fresh chopped cilantro
- lime wedges, for serving
How To Make easy chicken fajitas
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Step 1In a shallow bowl, mix all the spice mix ingredients and set aside.
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Step 2Slightly pound down the chicken to an even thickness, and sprinkle the tops with spice mix; set aside.
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Step 3In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. When hot, place the chicken, seasoned side down, and add more spice mix on top. Cook the meat until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
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Step 4Transfer onto a cutting board and wrap tightly with foil. Let the breasts rest for 7 to 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1/2-inch strips.
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Step 5Meanwhile, in the same skillet, add onion slices and stir to coat them with the fat left behind; season with salt. Sauté for 1 to 1:30 minutes.
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Step 6Add peppers, a little bit of oil if needed, and the remaining spice mix. Sauté until the veggies are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Step 7Return the chicken strips and gently toss until the meat is heated through, 2 minutes at the most.
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Step 8Stir in lime juice. Spoon mixture into warm tortillas and garnish with your favorite toppings.
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Step 9To view this delicious Mexican finger food on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/IzU-JSKaYZY
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