How to Make Perfect Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas. So easy to make, and so quick. The method involves quickly searing the meat on a griddle or grill, and then slicing and serving with quickly seared peppers and onions. Chicken fajitas are an easy and flavorful weeknight meal.

A classic Mexican recipe, juicy chicken is seasoned, seared and cooked to perfection. Chicken Fajitas are the perfect anytime dinner you need. We can thank the cuisine of Tex-Mex for the classic fajita. You can have Chicken Fajitas using 10 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Chicken Fajitas

1. It’s 2 tbsp of fresh squeezed lime juice.
2. Prepare 2 tbsp of oil.
3. It’s 1 of large garlic clove, minced.
4. It’s 1 1/2 tsp of ground cumin.
5. Prepare 1 tsp of salt.
6. It’s 1/2-1 tsp of ground chili (adjust to your desired spice preference).
7. It’s 1 tbsp of fresh chopped cilantro (optional).
8. It’s 1 1/2 lb (650 grams) of chicken thighs, skinless and boneless.
9. Prepare 3 of large bell peppers (or capsicums), cut into strips (I use green, red and yellow).
10. Prepare 1 of onion thinly sliced.

Originally, the term referred to a grilled strip of meat served in a tortilla. I've been making chicken fajitas on the stove with packaged taco seasoning for years but always Different flavor from the usual chicken fajitas, but very tangy! If desired, serve with warm tortillas. Chicken Fajitas – one of the best dinners out there!

Chicken Fajitas step by step

1. Slice chicken into strips.
2. In a large shallow bowl, combine lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, salt, chili and cilantro; mix together. Add the chicken and If time allows, let marinate for 30 minutes..
3. Heat a large skillet or pan (12-inch | 30cm) on medium-high heat until smoking. Add a drizzle of olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden, charred and cooked right through. Cook for about 8 minutes. Flip them a couple of times while cooking so they get a nice even char..
4. Transfer chicken to a warm plate, loosely tent with foil and let rest.
5. Cut peppers and onions into strips.
6. Add the peppers and onions to the skillet (drizzle with a little extra oil only if needed), and cook until the onion is soft and the peppers are slightly charred and cooked to your liking. Season with salt and pepper..
7. Add chicken strips and cook for about 2-3 minutes..
8. Serve with warmed tortillas, sour cream and chopped cilantro.

This easy, restaurant quality recipe is made with deliciously seasoned chicken, a trio of fresh bell peppers and tender crisp onions. Chicken Fajitas – healthy and seriously delish! Whenever I see rainbow coloured capsicum on sale at the stores, I immediately think of Fajitas. I know, I know, full points for (un)originality. Chicken Fajitas are one of our all-time favorite dinners.