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How to make Sizzling Herb-infused Chicken Fajitas — key cooking step

Sizzling Herb-infused Chicken Fajitas

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Sizzling Herb-infused Chicken Fajitas are a flavorful and vibrant dish, perfect for any occasion. Tender chicken strips are marinated in a blend of herbs and spices, then sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, served in warm tortillas.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 onion, sliced

8 small flour tortillas

Fresh cilantro for garnish


Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Add the sliced chicken to the marinade and let it sit for 30 minutes.

3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken.

4. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

5. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.

6. Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.

7. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro.


Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.

Serve with your favorite salsa or guacamole for added taste.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fajita
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: fajitas, chicken, herb-infused