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Weeknight Chicken Fajitas

Sizzling one-skillet chicken fajitas with charred peppers and onions, ready in 30 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb 700 g chicken breast or thigh, sliced
  • 3 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 lime
  • Warm tortillas and toppings to serve

Method
 

  1. Toss the chicken with the spices, salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook the chicken 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through (165F / 74C); remove.
  3. Add the remaining oil, peppers and onion and cook 4-5 minutes until charred and just tender.
  4. Return the chicken, squeeze over the lime, and toss. Serve with warm tortillas and toppings.

Notes

Serve with guacamole, sour cream, salsa and shredded cheese so everyone can build their own.