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Chicken fajita in a pan shot from above

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 3 bell peppers mixed colors, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • Warm flour tortillas for serving

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add sliced chicken and toss until evenly coated. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
    Chicken fajita recipe step 1
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in 2 batches until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Then transfer to a plate. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and bell peppers and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    Chicken fajita recipe step 2
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, toss in a little extra lime juice if desired, and mix until combined. Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with warm flour tortillas.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) Protein: 26g (52%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 146mg (6%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 5g (6%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.