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Chicken Fajita Tacos

Chicken Fajita Tacos Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced into thin strips
  • 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil, divided
  • 1 ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 8 small flour tortillas, warmed
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Toppings: cilantro, cotija, sour cream, avocado, salsa, lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Toss the chicken with the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt until coated.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a hot skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in a single layer for 3 minutes, flip, and cook 2-3 minutes more until done. Remove to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil, then the peppers and onion. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, stir, and cook 5-6 minutes until charred and tender. Return the chicken, toss, and squeeze in the lime juice.
  4. Warm the tortillas, fill with the mixture, add toppings, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Let the chicken come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before cooking so it sears evenly. If your skillet is not large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer, cook it in two batches; crowding the pan will steam the meat instead of browning it.