Chicken fajitas are a delicious and popular Mexican dish that has become a favorite in many households worldwide. This dish is typically made with tender strips of chicken breast, sautéed with onions and bell peppers, and seasoned with a blend of flavorful spices.
How To Make:
To make chicken fajitas, the chicken is marinated in a mixture of lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and other seasonings. The marinade helps to tenderize the chicken while infusing it with a zesty and tangy flavor. After marinating, the chicken is cooked on a hot skillet until it's golden brown and crispy.
The onions and bell peppers are then sautéed in the same skillet until they are slightly softened and caramelized. They add a pop of color and a sweet flavor that perfectly complements the spiciness of the chicken.
To assemble the fajitas, warm flour tortillas are filled with chicken and vegetables, along with your choice of toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and shredded cheese. The tortillas are then rolled up tightly, creating a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Chicken fajitas are versatile dishes that can be customized to suit any taste preference. You can use different cuts of chicken, such as chicken thighs or chicken tenders, and mix up the spices to create your own unique flavor profile. You can also swap out the vegetables for different options, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or corn.
Tips:
Use a cast iron skillet or a grill pan to get a nice char on the chicken and vegetables.
Marinate the chicken in advance for more flavor. You can use a store-bought fajita seasoning or make your own with a blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika.
To ensure consistent cooking, cut the vegetables into pieces of the same size.
Serve the fajitas with traditional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, and salsa.
Variations:
Steak fajitas: Replace the chicken with sliced flank steak.
Shrimp fajitas: Use peeled and deveined shrimp instead of chicken.
Vegetarian fajitas: Skip the chicken and add extra vegetables like sliced mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers.
Sheet pan fajitas: Spread the chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for an easy one-pan meal.
Slow cooker fajitas: Place the chicken, vegetables, and seasoning in a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of thinly sliced, skinless, and boneless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Toppings (sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa, etc.)
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips with the fajita seasoning and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.
In a large cast iron skillet or grill pan, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the sliced peppers, onion, and garlic, and cook until the vegetables are slightly softened about 5-7 minutes.
Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the marinated chicken strips to the center. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, or until no longer pink.
Toss the chicken and vegetables together in the skillet, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
Serve the chicken fajitas hot with flour or corn tortillas and your desired toppings.