Sizzling Chicken Fajita
Chicken Fajita cooked in a sizzling cast-iron skillet. This Mexican favorite is so easy with homemade Fajita seasoning. Serve the juicy chicken with warm tortilla for a complete meal.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Mexican Recipes
Cuisine: Chicken
Keyword: chicken fajita
Servings: 2
Calories: 397kcal
- 12 oz. (340 g) chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch (5mm) slices
- 1 heaping teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 heavy dashes ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Cilantro for garnishing
- Lime wedges
- Tortilla
Marinate the chicken breast with the chili powder, cumin, salt and black pepper for 10 minutes.
Heat up a cast-iron skillet and add the oil and butter. Cook the chicken until they are slightly blackened on the surface. Push the chicken to one side of the skillet, then add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 30 seconds and stir to combine with the chicken.
Add the lime juice, stir to blend well. Top with cilantro and serve hot with some lime wedges and tortilla.
Serving: 2people | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 37.5g | Fat: 23.2g | Saturated Fat: 8.4g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 477mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 4.6g