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The Best Chicken Fajitas
The Best Chicken Fajitas
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
Marinate and sear chicken for delicious fajitas with colorful peppers and onions.
Ingredients:
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • For the chicken:
  • 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 bell peppers
  • For the marinade:
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 jalapeño
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • For serving:
  • 8 to 12 flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce
Instructions:
  • Slice thick chicken breasts in half horizontally, aiming for a center thickness of around 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch.
  • Prepare the chicken marinade by combining all ingredients in a glass or plastic container. Mix in the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry, then season with a hint of salt.
  • Sear the chicken in hot oil: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large cast iron frying pan over high heat until the oil starts to smoke. Add chicken breast pieces in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until well seared. Flip and cook the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes until fully seared. You may need to work in batches depending on pan size and chicken pieces.
  • Stack the seared chicken breasts and cover them with foil to rest for 5 minutes. Test for doneness by cutting into one piece with a sharp knife - it should be just done. If needed, return to the hot pan for a minute or two. This will help the chicken retain heat while you cook the peppers and onions.
  • Sauté the peppers and onions until nicely seared: In a hot frying pan with a tablespoon of oil, cook the onions and peppers for 2 minutes without stirring. Let them sear and develop some blackening. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes until well browned.
  • For a delicious meal, cut the chicken into strips against the grain. Serve with peppers, onions, warm tortillas, shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, and thinly sliced iceberg lettuce tossed in vinegar and salt. Enjoy! If you enjoyed the recipe, please consider leaving a rating and comment below!

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