Delicious Chicken Fajita Recipe: A Simple and Flavorful Mexican Dish

Ingredients

To prepare this chicken fajita recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

- 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste

Marinade

For the chicken marinade, you will need:

- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste

Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Instructions

1. Start by marinating the chicken. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for maximum flavor.

2. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Cook the chicken in the skillet for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the sliced bell peppers and onions until they are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper, along with the remaining spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano).

4. Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

5. Serve the chicken fajitas with warm tortillas, garnished with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Tips and Variations

- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the cooked fajitas.
- Experiment with different types of peppers, like poblano or jalapeno, to vary the heat level.
- Try marinating the chicken overnight for a more intense flavor.
- If you're short on time, you can use pre-sliced bell peppers and onions.
- Serve the chicken fajitas with Spanish rice or refried beans for a complete meal.
- Leftover fajitas make a delicious filling for quesadillas or topping for salads.