Chicken Fajitas

 

Make these easy chicken fajitas with tender chicken and sautéed veggies—topped with all your favorite fixings for a fun and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 1¾ lbs chicken tenderloins (or boneless, skinless breasts pounded to ½-inch thickness)
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• 1 tsp cumin
• ¾ tsp oregano
• ¾ tsp ancho chile powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1¼ tsp salt
• 12 small soft flour tortillas

For the peppers:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large red onion, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• ½ tsp sugar
• ¼ tsp salt

Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, salsa, chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Prep chicken – If using breasts, pound to even thickness.
2. Marinate – In a large zip-top bag, combine oil, garlic, lime zest, cumin, oregano, ancho chile powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Add chicken, seal, and massage to coat. Refrigerate 8–24 hours.
3. Cook peppers – Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion, peppers, salt, and sugar. Cook until browned (8–10 min), deglazing twice with ¼ cup water each time. Set aside.
4. Grill chicken – Preheat grill to high, oil grates, and cook chicken 2–3 min per side. Rest briefly, then slice into ½-inch strips.
5. Serve – Arrange chicken and peppers on a platter. Warm tortillas in the microwave under a damp paper towel. Serve with toppings.