Easy Chicken Fajitas
Calories: 12
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Description
Juicy marinated chicken, caramelized onions, and tomatoes come together in this quick and flavorful fajita recipe. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for stuffing into warm tortillas with all your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) Chicken breast or thighs cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (plus 1 tbsp for cooking)
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- ½ tsp Ground coriander
- ½ tsp Dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large Onion thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Sugar optional
- 3 Garlic cloves minced
- 1 - 2 large Red tomato sliced, deseeded
- 1-2 Fresh red chilies sliced (optional, for heat)
- A handful of fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon or lime
- Warm tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken - In a bowl, combine the chicken with two tablespoons of olive oil, cumin, paprika, chili powder, coriander, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss well and let it marinate for 15 minutes (or longer if time allows).1 lb Chicken breast or thighs, 2 tbsp Olive oil , 1 tsp Ground cumin, 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Chili powder, ½ tsp Ground coriander, ½ tsp Dried oregano, Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sauté the Onion -Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until softened and starting to brown. Add the sugar (if using) and cook another 2 mins.1 large Onion, 1 tbsp Sugar
- Add Garlic and Chicken -Stir in the minced garlic, then immediately add the marinated chicken. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and fully cooked.3 Garlic cloves
- Add tomatoes -Add the sliced, deseeded tomatoes and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until just tender but still vibrant.1 - 2 large Red tomato, 1-2 Fresh red chilies
- Final Touches -Toss in the sliced red chilies and half the cilantro. Squeeze over the lemon or lime juice, season to taste, and give everything a final stir.A handful of fresh cilantro, Juice of 1 lemon or lime
- Garnish & Serve -Turn off the heat and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro. Serve hot with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings such as avocado and sour cream.Warm tortillas
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