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Chicken Fajitas Recipe That Changed My Mind

A flavorful and customizable chicken fajitas recipe with a delicious marinade, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs can substitute with chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice from 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt use less if using table salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more for spiciness
  • 0.33 cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish, optional
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed and minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for searing chicken
  • 2 tablespoons butter for searing chicken
  • 3 small bell peppers sliced, red, yellow, or orange
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for onions and peppers
  • 12 6-inch flour tortillas sometimes labeled 'fajita size'
  • sour cream for serving
  • Chipotle Mayo for serving
  • Guacamole for serving
  • lime wedges for serving
  • cilantro chopped, for serving

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken thighs into long strips about an inch wide and place in a medium bowl.
  2. Add all marinade ingredients to the chicken and stir until well combined. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Slice bell peppers and onion for cooking.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
  5. Place marinated chicken strips in the skillet and sear for about two minutes until blackened.
  6. Remove cooked chicken and keep warm. If needed, cook more chicken with leftover marinade.
  7. Add more oil to the skillet and sauté peppers and onions with kosher salt and any remaining marinade.
  8. Combine cooked chicken with sautéed veggies in the skillet.
  9. Warm each tortilla on another skillet over medium heat.
  10. Assemble fajitas with chicken, veggies, and desired toppings in each tortilla.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

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