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Best Fajitas Recipe

Sizzling strips of marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions, all grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tortillas flour or corn
  • Optional toppings: sour cream guacamole, salsa, cilantro

Equipment

  • Large skillet or cast iron pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs
  • Serving plates

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
  3. Place your skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the chicken is nearly done, toss in the sliced bell peppers and onions.
  6. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  7. While the chicken and veggies finish cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
  8. Transfer the fajita filling to a serving platter and let everyone build their own.

Notes

For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lime juice over the filling just before serving.