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:
2teaspoonschili powder
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspooncayenne pepper
½teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
3tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
Fajitas:
1½poundsbonelessskinless chicken breasts
¼cupextra virgin olive oildivided
1medium green bell peppersliced
1medium red bell peppersliced
1medium yellow bell peppersliced
1medium white onionsliced
2large avocadossliced
2large limescut into wedges
½cupfresh cilantrochopped
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.