Chicken Fajitas
This classic Tex-Mex dish features juicy, smoky chicken, colorful vegetables, and a splash of lime – all served on warm tortillas with your choice of add-ons.
Servings 4
Calories 298kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 lime halved, plus lime wedges for serving if desired
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika use smoked paprika if you’re not using liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers any color or a combination of colors, seeded and thinly sliced
- Corn or flour tortillas 6-inch to 7-inch for serving, warmed if desired
Optional Add-Ons
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Salsa pico de gallo, or mango salsa
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Diced tomato
- Shredded or chopped lettuce
- Fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce
- Pickled or fresh jalapenos
- Crumbled Mexican cheese such as queso fresco or cotija, or shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, juice of 1/2 lime, liquid smoke, chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches to prevent crowding the pan, add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and peppers and cook until crisp tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper.
- Return the chicken to the pan with any accumulated juices. Cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
- Squeeze the remaining 1/2 lime over the chicken and vegetables and toss to coat.
- Serve the chicken and vegetables with tortillas and desired add-ons.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3125IU | Vitamin C: 123mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg