Tangy Chicken Fajitas

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Tangy Chicken Fajitas
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 30, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 8 Flour or corn tortillas

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken strips, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Mix to coat chicken in the spices.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Serve chicken and vegetables in warm tortillas.

Interesting Facts

  • Fajitas are a type of Tex-Mex cuisine that originated in Texas.
  • The word “fajita” means “little belt” in Spanish.
  • Traditionally, fajitas were made with skirt steak, but the dish has evolved to include other proteins.