Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas
Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon each: kosher salt ground black pepper
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 3 Tablespoons canola or avocado oil - divided
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
  • 1 medium green or yellow bell pepper (sliced into strips)
  • ½ large white onion (sliced into strips)
  • salt & pepper

Steps

  1. 1

    Mix together 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 2.5 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoons garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoons cumin, 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt, and 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Slice the 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts into strips against the grain. Rub the fajita seasoning generously all over the chicken strips, pressing it in so it sticks.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tablespoons canola or avocado oil, in a large cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken strips and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to sear, Saute chicken until cooked through.

  4. 4

    Remove chicken and set aside in a bowl.

  5. 5

    in same skillet add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat. Add the bell peppers and onion. Season with salt & pepper. Saute until tender.

  6. 6

    Return the chicken to skillet and mix all ingredients together. Enjoy with tortillas, mexican rice, refried or black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa, and don't forget a squeeze of lime juice etc.