Description
This Chicken Fajitas Recipe is your go-to for a quick, bold, and family-friendly dinner. Juicy marinated chicken strips are seared to perfection with colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings. A one-pan Tex-Mex classic that’s perfect for weeknights or weekend feasts!
Ingredients
1½ lbs chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
2 tbsp lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp liquid smoke
2 tbsp cumin
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
⅓ cup chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp butter
3 small bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tsp kosher salt (for veggies)
12 6-inch flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
Garnishes: Sour cream, chipotle mayo, guacamole, lime wedges, cilantro
Instructions
Slice chicken into 1-inch strips against the grain.
In a medium bowl, mix chicken with lime juice, soy sauce, liquid smoke, spices, garlic, and cilantro. Let marinate for 15 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
Slice peppers and onion; set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then sear chicken in batches for 2 minutes per side, adding butter when flipping. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, add oil and cook peppers and onions with salt and leftover marinade. Sauté 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
Add cooked chicken back to skillet and stir to combine.
Warm tortillas in a skillet with cheese (if using) until melty.
Fill tortillas with chicken, veggies, and your favorite toppings. Serve hot!
Notes
Chicken breasts can be used, but don’t overcook.
Make it spicier with more cayenne.
Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Great with rice, beans, or served over salad for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg