SIZZLIN’ Chicken Fajitas at Home!

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1‑inch strips)
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (divided: 2 Tbsp for marinating, 1 Tbsp for cooking veggies)
• 2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning (store‑bought blend; you can use a homemade fajita mix)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped; optional)
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder (adds extra heat)
• 1 large Lime (juiced (about 2 Tbsp))
• 1 pinch Salt (for seasoning the chicken)
• 1 medium Onion (peeled and sliced)
• 4 pieces Bell Peppers (one each of red, green, yellow, orange; sliced into strips)
• 8 pieces Flour Tortillas (8‑inch size; warm before serving)

Instructions

1. Season and Marinate Chicken

   Place chicken strips in a mixing bowl. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil, fajita seasoning, chopped cilantro, chili powder, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat evenly.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prep Vegetables

   While the chicken marinates, slice the onion and bell peppers into thin strips.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook Chicken

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then spread the marinated chicken in a single layer. Cook 4‑5 minutes, stirring once, until the chicken is browned but not fully cooked through.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

4. Cook Vegetables

   Push the chicken to one side of the skillet (or remove temporarily). Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to the empty side, then add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and any extra fajita seasoning you like. Sauté 4‑5 minutes until crisp‑tender.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

5. Combine and Finish

   Mix the chicken back into the vegetables. Cook together for another 2‑3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors meld.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Warm Tortillas

   While the skillet finishes, warm the tortillas. You can heat them in a dry skillet over low heat for 30 seconds per side, or microwave covered with a damp paper towel for 20 seconds.

   Time: PT2M

7. Serve

   Serve the chicken‑pepper mixture directly in the warm tortillas. Garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges, or your favorite salsa.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

26 g

Carbohydrates

32 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

5 g