Chicken fajitas are a popular Tex-Mex dish with flavorful chicken strips served with sautéed onions and bell peppers. The chicken is marinated in a mix of warm spices, lime, and garlic, which helps tenderize the meat and boost flavor. Served with warm flour tortillas and toppings like guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese, fajitas are always a hit.

Tips for making Chicken Fajitas

• Chicken: You can use boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins for this recipe. If using breasts, they need to be pounded to an even thickness before marinating. Tenderloins do not require pounding, making them a a great time-saver.
• Red Onion & Bell Peppers: This classic fajita duo provide sweetness and crunch, adding a fresh, vibrant element to the fajitas. If you’re a spicy food lover, try substituting some of the bell peppers for jalapeño peppers.
• Allow to marinade. For the tastiest fajitas mash all of the ingredients together, then add the chicken to the marinade and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight—the longer you marinate, the more flavor your fajitas will have.

How to make Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, sliced thin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 lime, juiced
• 8 flour tortillas
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add sliced chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add bell peppers and onions. Sauté until vegetables are tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix with the vegetables. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
5. Warm flour tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
6. Serve the chicken and vegetables in the warm tortillas.