Description
Mexican-inspired sizzling chicken fajitas deliver a spicy symphony of grilled chicken, caramelized peppers, and onions. Wrapped in warm tortillas with zesty toppings, this dish promises a flavor explosion that transports you straight to a festive fiesta.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 to 3)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetables and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil, divided
- 1 large white or yellow onion
- 2 medium red bell peppers
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper (optional)
- 1 medium lime
- Kosher salt
- 12 to 16 small flour tortillas
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Pico de gallo
- Shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby, or Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Create a vibrant spice blend by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly massage the spice mixture into the chicken, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Carefully warm tortillas over medium flame, rotating to achieve a light char and flexible texture, then wrap in a clean kitchen towel to maintain warmth.
- Pour olive oil into a large skillet and heat until shimmering, then carefully place seasoned chicken into the pan.
- Cook chicken with precision, allowing each side to develop a deep, caramelized crust, approximately 7-10 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches safe cooking point.
- While chicken rests, slice onions and bell peppers into uniform strips.
- In the same skillet, sauté vegetables with a sprinkle of salt until they become tender and slightly translucent.
- Slice the perfectly cooked chicken into elegant, diagonal strips.
- Reunite the chicken with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet, gently tossing to mingle flavors.
- Brighten the dish with a fresh squeeze of lime juice, creating a zesty finish.
- Serve the sizzling mixture nestled within the warm, charred tortillas, inviting diners to customize with their preferred garnishes.
Notes
- Prep the spice blend ahead of time to make cooking faster and more efficient.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect crispy exterior and better flavor absorption.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for optimal charring and authentic restaurant-style searing of chicken and vegetables.
- Choose fresh, vibrant bell peppers and sweet onions for maximum flavor and color contrast.
- Allow chicken to rest briefly after cooking to keep it juicy and tender before slicing.
- Warm tortillas just before serving to maintain their soft, flexible texture and prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg