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Sizzling Chicken Fajita

Chicken Fajita cooked in a sizzling cast-iron skillet. This Mexican favorite is so easy with homemade Fajita seasoning. Serve the juicy chicken with warm tortilla for a complete meal.

Course Mexican Recipes
Cuisine Chicken
Keyword chicken fajita
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 397 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. 340 g chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 heaping teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 heavy dashes ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 small green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Cilantro for garnishing
  • Lime wedges
  • Tortilla

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken breast with the chili powder, cumin, salt and black pepper for 10 minutes.

  2. Heat up a cast-iron skillet and add the oil and butter. Cook the chicken until they are slightly blackened on the surface. Push the chicken to one side of the skillet, then add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 30 seconds and stir to combine with the chicken.

  3. Add the lime juice, stir to blend well. Top with cilantro and serve hot with some lime wedges and tortilla.

Nutrition Facts
Sizzling Chicken Fajita
Amount Per Serving (2 people)
Calories 397 Calories from Fat 209
% Daily Value*
Fat 23.2g36%
Saturated Fat 8.4g53%
Cholesterol 139mg46%
Sodium 477mg21%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugar 4.6g5%
Protein 37.5g75%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.