Chicken Fajita Skillet
Chicken Fajita Skillet is a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe. The chicken is super tender from the flavorful marinade and you will love the crunch from the peppers and onions.
Servings 4
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb Chicken Breast
- 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 Tbsp Olives Oil
- ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
Peppers and Onions
Garnish Optional
- Avocado Sliced
- Cilantro
- Green Onion Diced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix Chili Powder, Cumin, Oregano, Fresh Lime Juice, Olive Oil Cayenne and Pepper. Toss chicken in marinade until coated, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil over medium high heat in large cast iron or non-stick skillet. Heat for several minutes before adding chicken.
- Add chicken to pan and cook for 5 - 7 minutes. Do not disturb the chicken once it is in skillet for 5 full minutes. If the chicken releases easily it is ready to turn.
- Flip chicken and cook another 5 - 7 minutes. Remove from pan and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Add 2 tsp olive oil, peppers and onions to skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, until they are slightly tender.
- Cut chicken in thin slices and return to pan with juice from half a line.
- Cover and cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Serve in tortillas and with your favorite toppings.
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