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How To Make Sizzling Chicken Fajitas at Home
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Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

With this inspired Sizzling Chicken Fajitas recipe you can recreate your favorite Mexican restaurant dish at home!
Course Meat & Fish Recipes
Cuisine Mexican/Tex-Mex
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Fajita Marinade

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil

Remaining Ingredients

  • lbs 680g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup olive oil divided
  • 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium white onion sliced
  • 2 large avocados sliced
  • 2 large limes cut into wedges
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.


    Mixed Marinade
  • Add the chicken breasts to a large, non-reactive bowl and pour the marinade on top. Turn the breasts to ensure all pieces are equally coated. Leave to marinate at room temperature for up to one hour or cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.


    Chicken Breast Covered in Marinade
  • To prepare the fajitas, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken breasts from the marinade and discard the remaining liquid. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes before turning. Continue cooking another 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm.

    Tip: An instant-read thermometer should read 72°C/160°F when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken. The heat will continue to rise another 5 degrees while the meat rests.


    Chicken Breasts Cooking in Skillet
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add the sliced peppers and onion and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp tender and nicely browned.


    Peppers & Onions Cooking in Skillet
  • To serve, cut the chicken breasts into thin slices and divide among cast iron fajita platters if using, (see tip below) or individual serving plates.

    Tip: For an authentic restaurant-style sizzling fajita presentation – heat the cast iron fajita skillet in a hot oven while preparing the chicken and vegetables. Transfer the cooked ingredients to the hot fajita skillets and serve immediately.
  • Serve immediately with peppers, onions, sliced avocado, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro, if desired, on the side.

    How To Make Sizzling Chicken Fajitas at Home

Notes

Tip: The chicken can be sliced before cooking, but it has a tendency to dry out when prepared this way. Cooking the whole breasts takes a bit longer, but the chicken will be juicier.