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Easy Juicy Restaurant Style Chicken Fajitas Recipe for Perfect Dinner

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This easy juicy restaurant style chicken fajitas recipe delivers perfectly seasoned chicken with caramelized bell peppers and onions, making it a quick, flavorful, and satisfying dinner option.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for chicken)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large yellow or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing veggies)
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas (warmed)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
  • Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack, optional)
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • Guacamole or sliced avocado (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin, even strips about 1/2 inch wide. Slice the bell peppers and onion into similarly thin strips.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken strips in this spice mix until well coated. Squeeze in the lime juice and mix again. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature (up to 1 hour in the fridge if time allows).
  3. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot (around 400°F). Add a drizzle of olive oil, then spread the chicken strips in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 2-3 minutes to develop a sear, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and juicy. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet with the veggies. Stir to combine and warm through for 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasoning and add extra lime juice if desired.
  6. Warm the tortillas on a dry skillet or in the oven wrapped in foil until soft and pliable.
  7. Serve the chicken and veggies on warm tortillas. Add optional toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes to ensure juiciness. Cook chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan and steaming instead of searing. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Warm tortillas before serving for pliability. Leftovers store well separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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