Fajiatas are the perfect weeknight dinner. Minimal prep and minimal cook time means these can be on your table FAST.
Contents
Best Chicken Fajitas
YIELDS: 6 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 50 MINS
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE MARINADE
- 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c. lime juice, from about 3 limes
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- Tortillas, for serving
DIRECTIONS
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1⁄2 cup oil, lime juice, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to bowl and toss to coat. Let marinate in the fridge at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- When ready to cook, heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Add bell peppers and onion to skillet and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add chicken and toss until combined. Serve with tortillas.
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