Chicken Fajitas

This chicken fajitas recipe was quick and easy to prepare, and we all thought they were delicious, topped with homemade salsa and guacamole. These tasty fajitas paired nicely with some Mexican rice, spicy pinto beans, and tortilla chips.

Chicken Fajitas

Marinade:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 lime, juiced

Chicken, Onions, and Peppers:

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced into thin bite-size pieces
• ½ yellow onion, sliced thinly
• ¼ yellow pepper, sliced thinly
• ¼ red pepper, sliced thinly
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Cilantro & Lime Coleslaw:

• 2 cups of green cabbage shredded (or buy the bagged coleslaw mix with carrots)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ – 1 lime, juiced, to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• Dash of garlic powder, to taste

Serving:

• Corn or flour tortillas
• Cotija cheese, grated
• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Roasted Tomato Salsa 

How to Make Chicken Fajitas:

Make the marinade by combining the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, chile powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and freshly cracked black pepper. Combine all marinade ingredients in a bag and mix thoroughly. Add chicken, onion, and peppers.

Place into the refrigerator to marinate for 5-6 hours.

Cook the chicken, onions, and peppers by heating the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat, coated with cooking spray. Once the pan is HOT, add chicken, onions & peppers, and cook, stirring often, for about 7-8 minutes.

When ready to serve, prepare the coleslaw mixture so it stays crunchy. Combine the cabbage, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Mix until well combined.

Cook tortillas (dry) in a hot pan for 45-60 seconds on each side. You want them soft & pliable.

Finish the fajitas by topping the warmed tortillas with some chicken, onions, peppers, cilantro & lime coleslaw salad, cheese, salsa, guacamole & sour cream. Enjoy.