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Juicy Chicken Fajitas


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  • Author: Rym
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Juicy Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the festive spirit of a fiesta to your table. With tender marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty lime, each bite is an explosion of taste. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, these fajitas are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.


Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • Juice of 2 limes (about ¼ cup)
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
  • ½ cup sour cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by slicing the bell peppers and onions into thin strips and cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with lime juice and fajita seasoning. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Add sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir frequently for another 5 minutes until vegetables soften but remain slightly crunchy.
  5. Warm tortillas in a separate pan for about 1 minute on each side until pliable.
  6. Serve chicken and vegetable mixture on warm tortillas with a drizzle of sour cream.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 fajitas (227g)
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg