Chicken Fajitas
Flavorful Chicken Fajitas are so easy to make at home. Just marinate the chicken and cook in a cast iron skillet with some peppers and onions. Colorful healthy meal.
Ingredients
Fajita Marinade Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Fajitas:
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium white onion sliced
- 2 large avocados sliced
- 2 large limes cut into wedges
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add the chicken breasts to a large zip to lock bag. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound the breasts until they are fairly even in diameter. Add marinade, seal and move contents around until the chicken is evenly coated. Allow to marinate at room temperature up to one hour or place in the refrigerator to marinate longer.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place chicken breasts in hot skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes. Flip over and cook until chicken is cooked completely, another 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pan and cover with foil to keep warm and moist..
- Increase heat on skillet to medium-high and add remaining olive oil to skillet. Add the sliced peppers and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until crisp tender and nicely browned, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Cut the chicken into thin slices and serve with peppers, onions, sliced avocado, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro on the side.