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Chicken Fajitas

A flavorful and vibrant dish featuring marinated chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and onions, served in warm tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetables
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced (any color)
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
To Serve
  • 8 small flour tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup sour cream optional
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional
  • 1 cup salsa optional

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken strips and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell pepper and onion. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
Serve
  1. Serve the chicken and vegetables in warmed tortillas, topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add jalapeños or other spices to the marinade.

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