It’s tough to ignore a sizzling dish of fajitas when it passes by. This traditional Tex-Mex meal is a show-stopper thanks to its distinguishing aroma and trail of steam. Fajitas are pretty simple to prepare at home, precisely the way you like them, despite how famous they are when ordered out. Our chicken fajita recipe uses just 3 essential ingredients and takes little preparation or cooking time, so dinner is ready quickly. For our best-ever rendition, follow our tried-and-true recipe. Alternatively, you may use it to experiment with your preferred proteins, vegetables, and toppings. Here’s how to customize the perfect quick and simple weeknight dinner:
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 limes, 1/4 cup lime juice
- Crushed red pepper flakes, half a teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon of neutral oil plus 1/4 cup
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons of ground cumin each
- Kosher salt
- black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 bell peppers, sliced very thinly after being seeded and ribbed
- 1 large, finely sliced yellow onion
- For serving, warm flour tortillas and lime wedges
Directions
Step 1
Mix the lime juice, red pepper, 1/4 cup oil, and 1 teaspoon cumin in a sizable bowl. Chicken should be salted and peppered before being added to a bowl and coated. For at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, cover and chill.
Step 2
The final 1 tablespoon of oil should be heated in a big skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, and heat for 8 minutes each side, or until it is thoroughly cooked, golden brown, and an instant-read thermometer put into the thickest portion reads 160°. To a chopping board, transfer. After 10 minutes of resting, cut into strips.
Step 3
In the meantime, mix the peppers, onion, and remaining 1 teaspoon of cumin in the same skillet over medium heat. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 7 minutes, stirring periodically, until softened. Mix the chicken in the skillet once more.
Step 4
Place the chicken mixture on a serving plate. Serve alongside tortillas and lime wedges.
Source: www.delish.com