Fajita Chicken Skillet
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🍗 Chapter 2: Chicken

Fajita Chicken Skillet

“Skip the sizzling platter at the restaurant. This home version gives you perfectly charred peppers and bold spices.”

1Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
Warm tortillas and lime wedges for serving

2Instructions

1

In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to make fajita seasoning.

2

Toss sliced chicken with half of the seasoning mixture.

3

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate.

4

Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Toss in sliced peppers and onions, sprinkle with remaining seasoning.

5

Sauté vegetables 5–7 minutes until softened and with nice charred edges.

6

Return chicken to the skillet, toss everything together, and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving with warm tortillas.

Pro Tip

Don't over-stir the vegetables. Letting them sit undisturbed for a minute creates that signature restaurant-style char.

At a Glance

10 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
4
Serves

Tags

Tex-Mexfamilyspicy