unwrapped chicken fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

Justin McKinney
Experience the sizzle of chicken fajitas! Juicy, seasoned chicken meets vibrant peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas.
Adapted from The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 cutting board
  • aluminum foil
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 medium skillet
  • 1 tortilla warmer
  • 1 rice cooker optional

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 green bellpepper sliced into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1/2 onion sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp dark brown sugar
  • tortillas
  • 1/2 cup rice optional
  • shredded cheddar cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat until smoking
  • Cook chicken on one side for 8 minutes, reduce to medium heat, and then cook for 8 more minutes on the other side
  • Transfer cooked chicken to cutting board and tent with aluminum foil. Turn off the stove
  • Cut the onion and bell pepper into thin slices
  • Add the onion and bell pepper slices to large skillet, along with the water, chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are soft. Set aside
  • Meanwhile, whisk the lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, cilantro, brown sugar, remaining tbsp of vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt in the large mixing bowl
  • Remove the aluminum tent from the chicken, and cut them into 1/4-inch-thick slices and toss in the lime juice mixture
  • Toast your tortillas on a clean skillet, over medium heat, 30 seconds each side. Keep them in a tortilla warmer when done
  • Assemble your fajitas and enjoy!
  • (Optional) Cook rice and add to the fajitas