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Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas
Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
95 minutes
Marinate chicken with spices, then cook in cast iron skillet for flavorful fajitas.
Ingredients:
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 medium bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium lime, juiced
  • 16 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
Instructions:
  • Pat dry the chicken with paper towels and gently pound it to an even 1/2 to 3/4-inch thickness.
  • In a bowl, mix cumin, chipotle chili powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, coriander, garlic, Mexican oregano, and pepper. Divide the spice mixture in half. Rub 1/2 of the mixture onto both sides of the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours before cooking.
  • Toss bell pepper and onion slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl until coated. Sprinkle the reserved spice mix over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated. Set aside.
  • Preheat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Sear the chicken breasts in the hot skillet until beautifully browned, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a cutting board.
  • Cook the seasoned vegetables in the skillet for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Slice the chicken breasts into 1/2-inch slices and add them back to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure it reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Take the skillet off the heat, pour the fresh lime juice over the ingredients, mix well, and serve the delicious mixture in warm flour tortillas.

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