Chicken Fajitas Like Mama Ninfas
Experience the bold, Tex-Mex flavors of “Chicken Fajitas Like Mama Ninfas,” a recipe inspired by the iconic fajitas from Houston’s legendary Ninfa’s restaurant. Juicy strips of marinated chicken breast, infused with tangy lime juice, smoky paprika, and savory garlic, are seared to perfection and paired with vibrant sautéed bell peppers and onions. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your choice of fresh guacamole, creamy sour cream, or zesty salsa, these fajitas offer a sizzling, customizable meal perfect for family dinners or backyard gatherings. Quick to prepare and brimming with authentic Southwest flair, this recipe brings restaurant-quality fajitas right to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (boneless, skinless) Chicken breast
- 4 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 pieces (minced) Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large (sliced into thin strips) Yellow onion
- 1 large (sliced into thin strips) Red bell pepper
- 1 large (sliced into thin strips) Green bell pepper
- 8 small (flour or corn, as preferred) Tortillas
- 1 variety (to taste) Optional toppings - sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa, cilantro
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Pour the marinade over the sliced chicken and mix to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and allow it to heat up.
Add the marinated chicken strips to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened with a slight char.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing it with the vegetables. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, in the oven wrapped in foil, or in the microwave until pliable.
Serve the chicken and pepper mixture sizzling hot with warm tortillas on the side. Add optional toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa, or fresh cilantro as desired.
Enjoy your homemade Chicken Fajitas Like Mama Ninfas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1221 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 588 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
