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Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

American
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32 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

32 min · 6 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

480 kcalper person
Protein 34g
Carbs 40g
Fats 18g

About this dish

Sliced chicken and peppers are seared until charred at the edges in a smoky spice blend, then rolled into warm flour tortillas for a sizzling Tex-Mex favourite.

Allergy Info

Gluten

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Red Bell Pepperssliced1
  • Green Bell Peppersliced1
  • Onionsliced1
  • Garlic clovesminced2
  • Limescut into wedges1
  • Fresh Corianderroughly chopped15 g

Meat & Poultry

  • Chicken Breastssliced into strips500 g

Dried Goods

  • Flour tortillas8

Spices & Seasonings

  • Chilli powder1.5 tsp
  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika1 tsp
  • Saltto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oil30 ml

Utensils

  • Large frying pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Toss the chicken strips with the chilli powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic and a pinch of salt.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Heat half the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over high heat and sear the chicken for 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until a meat thermometer reads 74°C. Transfer to a plate.

Approx. 8 minutes
3

Add the remaining oil to the pan and cook the peppers and onion for 6 minutes over high heat until charred at the edges but still crisp.

Approx. 7 minutes
4

Return the chicken to the pan and toss together for 1 minute to combine.

Approx. 2 minutes
5

Warm the flour tortillas in a dry pan for 20 seconds on each side.

Approx. 4 minutes
6

Serve the chicken and pepper mixture with the warm tortillas, lime wedges and chopped coriander.

Approx. 5 minutes