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Sizzling Skillet Chicken Fajitas

sizzling skillet chicken fajitas recipe made easy at home. Juicy, charred chicken strips and colorful peppers served on a sizzling skillet for an irresistible
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican (Tex-Mex)
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

Marinade & Chicken
  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for cooking
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Fajita Vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving
  • 8 flour tortillas (6-inch) warmed
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • optional sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded cheese

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add sliced chicken strips and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes (or refrigerate up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
  2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then carefully place the marinated chicken strips in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Sear for 3-4 minutes without moving, until deeply charred. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then toss in the sliced peppers and onion. Cook over high heat, stirring only occasionally, until softened and lightly blistered, about 5-6 minutes. You want them to retain some crispness and get dark edges.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables and toss to combine. Remove from heat and squeeze additional lime juice over the fajitas. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately, still sizzling in the skillet, alongside warm tortillas and your choice of toppings.