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Chicken Thigh Fajitas

Chicken Thigh Fajitas Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into ½-inch strips
  • 3 bell peppers, any color, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced thin
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch cayenne (optional)
  • 8 small flour tortillas

Method
 

  1. Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl. Add chicken, toss to coat, and let sit 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil, then sear half the chicken in a single layer, 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-high, add the last 1 tbsp oil, and add peppers and onion. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring a few times, until softened with charred spots.
  4. Return chicken and any juices to the skillet. Toss over high heat 1 minute to reheat and combine.
  5. Spoon filling into warm tortillas, add desired toppings, and serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate the chicken up to a day ahead and keep it covered in the fridge. If you do, let it come to room temperature before searing so it cooks evenly. Toppings like sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and lime are not included in the ingredient list but are highly recommended.