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Cinco de Mayo Chicken Fajitas Sizzling

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions, served sizzling for a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for marinating
  • 2 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 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
To Serve
  • 8 small flour tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup sour cream for topping
  • 1 cup guacamole for topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add sliced chicken and mix well to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and onions. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are tender and slightly charred.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Serve hot with warmed tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add jalapeños or other spices to the marinade. Serve with lime wedges for an added zest.

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