Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Making chicken fajitas at home is easy using your skillet!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- 1 lime
- 1 red pepper, cleaned and julienned
- 1 green pepper, cleaned and julienned
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-1/2 tablespoons oil, divided
Fajita Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6-8 flour tortillas
Instructions
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Mix together the fajita seasonings in a small bowl.
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Lay chicken strips in a small dish and rub with 1/2 tablespoon of oil and juice from 1/2 of the fresh lime.
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Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with fajita seasoning and let sit for 30 minutes.
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Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray and add 1/2 tablespoon oil. Heat skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken strips for about 4-5 minutes.
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Remove chicken to a plate and add the peppers, onion and garlic to the skillet with remaining oil.
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Cook about 6-7 minutes or until onions and vegetables are tender.
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Add the chicken back to the pan, squeeze the other half of the lime juice over all and sprinkle with additional fajita seasoning. Stir and let cook together for about 2 minutes