These Spicy Chicken Fajitas are a mouthwatering Tex-Mex dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. Sizzling strips of seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and onions are cooked to perfection and served with warm tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. The spice level can be adjusted to suit your taste, making it a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, sliced jalapenos (optional)
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the sliced chicken to the bowl and toss until well coated with the spice mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until slightly charred.
- Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in warm tortillas, and top with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, and sliced jalapenos if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious Spicy Chicken Fajitas!
Interesting Facts
Fajitas originated in the Western Ranches of Texas, where beef was the main meat used.
The word 'fajita' comes from the Spanish word 'faja,' which means belt or girdle, as the skirt steak used in traditional fajitas is long and narrow in shape.
Chicken fajitas gained popularity in the 1970s due to health concerns about red meat.
Fajitas are typically served with flour tortillas, while tacos are traditionally made with corn tortillas.
Bell peppers and onions are popular vegetables to include in fajitas, but you can also add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.