Chicken Fajitas Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Chicken Fajitas with grilled chicken, bell peppers, and caramelized yellow onions, burst with flavor and they're so easy to make.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Marinade Time30

Total Time1

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: Easy

Servings:

1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced, chicken thighs also work
3 tbsp vegetable oil divided, or any neutral oil
1 lime juiced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Mexican oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 yellow onion thinly sliced, or any type
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced, or use any combination of peppers you like
1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
8 flour tortillas corn or cassava also work
optional toppings sour cream, cotija, cilantro, lime wedges, salsa, avocado

Add the chicken, 1 tbsp oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Toss until the chicken is well coated in the spices. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 lime, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp Mexican oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper
In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add the chicken in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
To the same skillet, add in the remaining oil. One hot, add in the onion and pepper. Cook, stirring often until golden and softened, about 5-10 minutes.
1 yellow onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper
Add the chicken back to the pan and stir to combine.
Serve hot with tortillas and any desired toppings.
8 flour tortillas, optional toppings

You can use a store-bought or homemade fajita seasoning in place of all of the spices.
If you don't have Mexican oregano, opt for marjoram (not regular oregano).
If you’re short on time, skip the marinade time and immediately cook the chicken.
Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.