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The Best Chicken Fajitas

Mexicanhard4 servings
The Best Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

  • 1 poblano pepperthinly slice d
  • 1 red bell pepperthinly slice d
  • 1 yellow pepperthinly slice d
  • 1/2 yellow onionthinly slice d
  • 1/2 red onionthinly slice d
  • \1 1/2 lb chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlicminced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Charred flour tortillas, 6 to 8 inch
  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream
  • Salsa

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breasts into very thin strips, about the length of your finger.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 1 hour.
  3. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the chicken along with the marinade and sauté until fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the sliced vegetables to the skillet and sauté until tender and lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss everything together.
  5. Serve with warm flour tortillas and top with guacamole, sour cream, and fresh lime juice.