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Chicken Fajitas

🔪 PREP TIME 20 mins
🔥 COOK TIME 15 mins
🍽️ SERVINGS 4 Servings
Chicken Fajitas
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Nutritional Breakdown

Per Serving
Calories 545 kcal
Protein 40.2 g
Carbs 45.7 g
Fat 23.5 g

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4 Servings
  • Chicken Breast
    500 g
  • Bell Pepper
    3 pcs
  • Onion
    1 pcs
  • Olive Oil
    2 tbsp
  • Lime Juice
    1 tbsp
  • Tortilla
    8 pcs

💡 Short Description

Overview and quick notes for Chicken Fajitas

Sizzling strips of chicken and peppers.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Full recipe instructions for preparing Chicken Fajitas

🔥 Prep

  • Slice the 500 g chicken breast into thin strips about 1 cm wide.
  • Core and slice the 3 bell peppers into thin strips.
  • Peel and slice the 1 onion into thin strips.
  • Measure out 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp lime juice into small bowls.
  • Stack the 8 tortillas and keep them covered with a clean kitchen towel.

🔥 Cook

  • 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the 2 tbsp olive oil.
  • 2. Add the sliced chicken strips to the hot skillet and cook for 5‑6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  • 3. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • 4. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion; sauté over medium heat for 4‑5 minutes until they are tender‑crisp and slightly charred.
  • 5. Return the chicken to the skillet, drizzle with the 1 tbsp lime juice, and toss everything together; cook for an additional 1 minute to combine flavors.
  • 6. While the fajita mixture finishes, warm the 8 tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat for 30 seconds per side or until pliable.

🔥 Serve

  • Serve the sizzling chicken and pepper mixture directly from the skillet onto warm tortillas.
  • Offer optional toppings such as sliced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and chopped cilantro.
  • Pair with lime wedges and a side of Mexican rice or black beans if desired.

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