Simple Way to Make Speedy Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas

Hey everyone, it’s me, Dave, welcome to my recipe site. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, chicken fajitas. One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Chicken Fajitas is one of the most well liked of current trending foods in the world. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It’s appreciated by millions every day. Chicken Fajitas is something that I have loved my whole life. They’re nice and they look fantastic.

Homemade Chicken Fajitas Making homemade fajita seasoning is a lot easier than you might think, and you probably already have the ingredients in your spice cabinet. Simply combine a mixture of chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and voila, you're ready to make fajitas. Chicken Fajitas Tips What can I use instead of chicken? Fajitas are wonderfully flexible and versatile!

To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook chicken fajitas using 17 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Chicken Fajitas:
  1. Make ready 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  2. Prepare 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  3. Get 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  4. Get 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  5. Take 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  6. Prepare 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  7. Get 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  8. Take 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  9. Get 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  10. Get 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  11. Get 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
  12. Take 1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
  13. Prepare 1/2 medium yellow pepper, julienned (optional)
  14. Get 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  15. Take 1/2 cup chopped onion
  16. Prepare 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
  17. Make ready Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

Toss, adding more oil if necessary, until coated. Poke chicken with a knife to allow penetration of seasoning and oil. Place the lid on the bowl and shake until chicken is thoroughly coated. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to bowl and toss to coat.

Steps to make Chicken Fajitas:
  1. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
  2. While chicken is marinating, prepare and cut your peppers and onions.
  3. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, sauté peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm.
  4. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through.
  5. Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with desired toppings.

Place the lid on the bowl and shake until chicken is thoroughly coated. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to bowl and toss to coat. Add the chicken, bell pepper and onion, seal. Easy Chicken Fajitas are one of our all-time favorite dinners. Tender juicy chicken breasts, fresh crisp peppers, and sweet onions tossed in an easy homemade seasoning and piled high in tortillas.

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