Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Name: Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced; 1 red onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest, plus wedges for serving; 8 corn tortillas; 1/2 cup prepared pico de gallo or fresh salsa; 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
1 red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest, plus wedges for serving
8 corn tortillas
1/2 cup prepared pico de gallo or fresh salsa
1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Mix the chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and rub on the chicken breasts.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the chicken and cook, turning, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
4
Transfer to a baking sheet, reserving the skillet, and bake until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Transfer to a cutting board to rest, 5 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the reserved skillet over medium heat.
7
Add the bell peppers, onion, garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are lightly browned, 8 minutes.
8
Stir in the lime zest and 2 tablespoons water.
9
Season with salt.
10
Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in the oven, 5 minutes, then divide among plates.
11
Slice the chicken.
12
Top the tortillas with the chicken, bell pepper mixture, pico de gallo and cheese.
13
Serve with lime wedges.
14
Per serving: Calories 372; Fat 13 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol75 mg; Sodium 779 mg; Carbohydrate 33 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 32 g
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Photograph by Christopher Testani

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fajitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Fajitas

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