Authentic Mexican Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Packed full of Mexican flavour, these Authentic Chicken Fajitas are just like the restaurant, but even better! Loaded with spices, fresh garlic, and plenty of lime, this healthy chicken recipe is perfect for dinner for the whole family. Kids will love to create their own plates!
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 431kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kg/2.2lbs chicken breasts or thighs 4-5 chicken breasts
- 3 bell peppers sliced thinly (any colour)
- 1 onion sliced thinly
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
Chicken Marinade
- 1 lime juiced + rind
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Begin by butterflying the chicken in half right through the middle, or pounding it until it is 1/2 an inch thick.1 kg/2.2lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- Add the marinade ingredients to a bowl or freezer ziplock bag along with the chicken. Mix well and allow it to marinate for 30 minutes. *see note 11 lime, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or large frying pan over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- When the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook it for about 4-5 minutes on each side until it is cooked through. It will turn slightly brown and even black in some parts. That is perfect! *see notes
- When it has finished cooking, allow the chicken to rest on a plate for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken is resting, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the skillet, keeping it hot over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and peppers and sautée for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become slightly charred and a little softer.1 onion, 3 bell peppers
- Serve immediately with tortillas or over a bed of salad with all of your favourite Mexican toppings.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken: if you want to, you can do this step a day or so before. It really only needs 30 minutes, but for convenience, I often do this step in the morning before cooking in the evening.
- Cooking the chicken: Cooked chicken is 165°F/32°C when it is cooked. You can use a meat thermometer to check if you have one handy.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 560mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g