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A platter of colorful chicken fajita tacos with lime wedges and cilantro
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Chicken Fajita Tacos

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into strips
  • 3 bell peppers (mixed colors) , sliced into strips
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime , cut into wedges

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place the chicken strips in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and half of the spice mixture.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the same skillet and sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture.
  • Sauté the vegetables for 5 to 7 minutes until they are tender-crisp and slightly charred.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and toss with the vegetables to combine and reheat.
  • Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  • Assemble tacos by placing the chicken and vegetable mixture into tortillas, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.