Chicken Fajita
Sizzling chicken fajitas — marinated chicken strips and peppers cooked over high heat, served with tortillas and toppings. Tex-Mex DIY meal.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
24 min
Servings
2
Calories
735 cal

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Smart Servings Scaler
- Chicken250 g
- Bell Peppers½
- Lettuce1 cups
- Tomato1 medium
- Onion½ medium
- Mayonnaise1 ½ tbsp
- Salt½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken250 g
- Bell Peppers0.5
- Lettuce1 cups
- Tomato1 medium
- Onion0.5 medium
- Mayonnaise1.5 tbsp
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.25 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Slice 1.5 lb of chicken thighs into ¼-inch strips. Marinate 30 min-4 hours: ¼ cup lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire.
- 2
Heat cast iron skillet over highest heat until smoking. Cook chicken in batches for 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- 3
In same skillet, add another tablespoon oil. Stir-fry 2 sliced bell peppers and 1 sliced onion for 4-5 minutes until charred.
- 4
Return chicken. Toss 60 seconds. Squeeze fresh lime over.
- 5
Serve sizzling with warm flour tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, lime wedges, cilantro.
- 6
Let people build their own fajitas at the table.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Slice against the grain.
- 2.Maximum heat.
- 3.DIY building.
- 4.Sizzling presentation.
🔬 Why It Works
Chicken fajitas succeed with high-heat cooking of marinated chicken and vegetables, creating char that defines the dish. DIY format makes them interactive. The combination of warm tortilla, savory chicken and peppers, fresh toppings creates layered flavors.
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