Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 20Cook time: 10Servings: 6
Tags
Chicken FajitasMexican CuisineEasy DinnerSkillet RecipeMarinated ChickenBell PeppersOnionsTortillasQuick RecipeCast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Canola Oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 1/2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into thin strips)
- 1/2 medium Sweet Red Pepper (julienned)
- 1/2 medium Green Pepper (julienned)
- 4 Green Onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Onion
- 6 Flour Tortillas (8 inches, warmed)
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)
- Taco Sauce (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
- Sliced Red Onions (optional)
- Sour Cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons canola oil, lemon juice, seasoned salt, dried oregano, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and paprika. Add crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Add chicken to the bowl. Turn to coat completely with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm.
- Drain chicken, discarding marinade.
- In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
- Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through.
- Spoon filling down the centers of warmed tortillas; add toppings as desired. Fold in half and serve immediately.
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