Easy Chicken Fajitas
These amazing Easy Chicken Fajitas are a popular Mexican finger food! They are incredibly flavorful and a great meal to make anytime!
Ingredients
SPICE MIX
- 1/2 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground mixed peppercorns
FAJITAS
- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded slightly
- 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp. canola oil, or as needed tips & tricks
- 1 medium onion, sliced (Lyonnaise cut) into 1/4-inch thick tips & tricks
- ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
- 1 large poblano pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch thick
- 1 large orange pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch thick
- 1 large red pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch thick
- 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 10 6-inch tortillas, warmed
GARNISHED
- sour cream
- guacamole see Recipe
- shredded Cheddar cheese (substitute Monterey Jack) tips & tricks
- pico de gallo see Recipe
- fresh chopped cilantro tips & tricks
- hot sauce such as Cholula or Valentina
- lime wedges, for serving
Directions
- In a shallow bowl, mix all the spice mix ingredients and set aside.
- Slightly pound down the chicken to an even thickness, and sprinkle the tops with spice mix; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. When hot, place the chicken, seasoned side down, and add more spice mix on top. Cook the meat until the internal temperature reaches 160ºF.
- Transfer onto a cutting board and wrap tightly with foil. Let the breasts rest for 7 to 10 minutes, before slicing against them grain into ½-inch strips.
- Meanwhile, in the same skillet, add onion slices and stir to coat them with fat left behind; season with salt. Sauté for 1 to 1:30 minutes.
- Add peppers, a little bit of oil if needed, and the remaining spice mix. Sauté until the veggies are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken strips and gently toss until the meat is heated through, 2 minutes at the most.
- Stir in lime juice.
- Spoon mixture into warm tortillas and garnish with your favorite toppings.