Sizzling Garlic Onion Chicken Fajitas with a Zesty Lime Twist

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Sizzling Garlic Onion Chicken Fajitas with a Zesty Lime Twist
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 09, 2024

Enjoy the mouthwatering combination of tender chicken, fragrant garlic and onions, and tangy lime in these sizzling fajitas. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for entertaining guests with a Mexican-inspired dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Tortillas, for serving
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced chicken strips and cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil and sauté the garlic, onions, and bell pepper until softened.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and add cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Squeeze the lime juice over the chicken mixture and stir well.
  7. Serve the chicken fajita mixture on warm tortillas, with optional toppings on the side.
  8. Enjoy your delicious garlic onion chicken fajitas with a squeeze of lime!

Interesting Facts

  • Fajitas originated in Texas in the 1930s, made with grilled skirt steak.
  • The word 'fajita' actually means 'little belt' or 'little girdle' in Spanish.
  • Lime juice not only adds flavor to fajitas but also helps tenderize the meat.