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Chicken fajitas recipe card – high-protein Mexican dinner from Flexible Feasts

Chicken Fajitas

Seasoned chicken breast marinated in chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, then grilled and served with sauteed colorful bell peppers and onions. A high-protein Mexican favorite ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Juice from half a lime
  • 1 tablespoon honey
Fajitas
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • Half a white onion
  • Juice from half a lime
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
Garnish
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Salsa
  • Avocado slices
  • Sour cream

Directions
 

  1. Take out a cutting board, trim the fat off of your chicken breasts and then butterfly them in half.
  2. In a large bag add your chicken breasts along with all of the ingredients listed for the chicken.
  3. Marinade for 30 minutes to 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. While the chicken marinades, prepare your fajita ingredients. Rinse your vegetables and cut them into your desired sized pieces. Add all of them to a bowl.
  5. Add your avocado oil, lime juice and salt and black pepper to your vegetables and mix.
  6. Take out a skillet or grill pan and turn your burner on medium heat.
  7. Sauté the onions and bell peppers for 10-15 minutes. Set aside once done.
  8. Once your chicken is done marinating, cook on a skillet or grill pan on medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes per side, 10-16 minutes total.
  9. Plate your dish and serve.

Video

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. The spice blend gets even more complex as it sits.