Description
Chicken Fajitas are a colorful and flavorful dish that’s perfect for celebrating Father’s Day. Juicy chicken strips marinated in zesty spices are sautéed with vibrant bell peppers and onions, creating an exciting meal that everyone will love. This recipe offers a fun dining experience as guests can personalize their fajitas with fresh toppings like guacamole and salsa. In just under 30 minutes, you’ll have a delicious dinner that showcases your culinary skills and delights Dad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and lime juice. Marinate chicken strips for at least 15 minutes.
- While marinating, slice bell peppers and onion.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet; sauté until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Serve hot with warm tortillas and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg