Chicken Fajitas (Fajitas de Pollo)

Three chicken fajita tacos—Fajitas de Pollo—with bell peppers on tortillas, topped with red sauce, are served on a white plate. A bowl of sliced fajita filling and sauce sits nearby, along with halved limes on a woven placemat.

5 from 38 votes

Make Chicken Fajitas at home with seasoned chicken, bell peppers, onion, garlic, and fresh lime juice. This easy Tex-Mex recipe comes together in one skillet in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: people

Calories: 225kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

1 lb chicken strips
½ tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground oregano
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cayenne (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 tbsps oil
½ onion sliced
1 garlic clove finely minced
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 yellow bell pepper sliced
Juice of 2 limes

Instructions

Rinse the chicken strips and pat dry.
Sprinkle with cumin, oregano, cayenne (if using), chili powder, salt, and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add chicken.
Cook for 4 minutes.
Stirring occasionally.
Add the peppers, onion, and garlic.
Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the peppers are soft.
Once the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest piece, it's ready.
Turn heat off.
Squeeze the lime juice all over the chicken and peppers.
Stir to combine.
Serve with tortillas, salsa, and enjoy!

Notes

If you can't find chicken strips, slice up a boneless chicken breast to make your own.

Cayenne pepper is optional. If you do not like spicy food, simply omit.

Sheet Pan Instructions: Place everything in a single layer. 425 degrees F oven. Cook for 25 minutes.

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