T D F Chicken Fajitas
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with T D F (To-Die-For) Chicken Fajitas, a flavor-packed Mexican-inspired delight that's as easy to make as it is irresistibly delicious! Marinated strips of tender chicken are infused with vibrant lime juice, smoky paprika, and zesty spices before being seared to perfection alongside caramelized bell peppers and onions. Served in warm tortillas and topped with your choice of fresh cilantro, creamy sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa, these fajitas are customizable and guaranteed to please. Perfect for busy evenings with just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing recipe is a true showstopper that brings bold flavors to your table in under 30 minutes. Plus, pair it with guacamole or Mexican rice for a complete, fiesta-worthy meal! Keywords: chicken fajitas recipe, Mexican-inspired dinner, quick and easy recipes, homemade fajitas, weeknight meal ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 pieces Bell peppers (any color, sliced thinly)
- 1 large Yellow onion (sliced thinly)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 pieces Tortillas (flour or corn)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional garnish)
- 0.25 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheese (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cup Salsa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Start by preparing the chicken: Slice each chicken breast into thin strips. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Whisk to form a marinade.
Add the chicken strips to the marinade. Mix until the chicken is well coated. Cover and let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for best flavor).
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken strips in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred on the edges. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Toss in the sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and slightly caramelized.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the peppers and onions. Stir everything together and allow it to heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until soft and pliable.
Assemble the fajitas by placing the chicken and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa if desired.
Serve immediately, pairing with sides like guacamole or Mexican rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 121.5 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.6 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 682 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 6528 mg | 284% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.8 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 272.8 g | 546% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 997 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 3556 mg | 76% | |
*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.
