Chicken Fajitas

Mexican home cooking · build-your-own meal

Chicken Fajitas

25 minEasyServes 2Kids OKSpice: Mild (adjustable)

Ingredients

chicken breast300g (0.66 lb)Any store
tortilla4Either
bell peppers (red, yellow)1/2 eachAny store
onion1/2Any store
olive oil2 TbspEither
lime1/2Any store
salta pinchAny store
sour cream2 TbspAny store

Sauce

fajita seasoning (or cumin + chili powder + paprika)2 TbspH-Mart
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Steps

1

Slice the chicken breast thin and season with the fajita seasoning and salt.

~3 min

2

Cut the bell peppers and onion into strips.

~3 min

3

Heat olive oil in a pan and stir-fry the chicken over high heat.

~5 min

Watch out: Chicken breast dries out quickly if overcooked — once the outside is done, add the vegetables right away.

4

Once the chicken is cooked, add the bell peppers and onion and stir-fry together.

~5 min

Why: Stop cooking the vegetables while they still have a bit of crunch — that's what gives fajitas their signature texture.

5

Finish with a squeeze of lime juice.

~1 min

6

Warm the tortillas and serve with the stir-fried filling and sour cream.

~3 min

Tips

  • —

    Chicken thigh instead of breast makes it juicier and more tender.

  • —

    Letting everyone build their own tortilla makes it fun for kids too.

  • —

    Avocado or salsa makes it even more filling.

Storage

Refrigerate 2 days. Store the stir-fried filling separately and warm the tortillas right before eating.