Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes

Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice, from about 3 limes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 bell peppers (green, red, yellow or orange), thinly sliced
  • 1/2 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons creamy Italian salad dressing
  • Tortillas, for serving

 

Preparation:

In a large bowl, whisk together 1⁄2 cup oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, Mexican oregano and smoked paprika.

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Season chicken with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add to bowl and toss to coat. Let marinate in the fridge at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

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When ready to cook, heat remaining tablespoon oil in a 12” Nonstick Fry Pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 8-12 minutes to until cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.

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To the same 12” Nonstick Fry Pan add bell peppers and onion to skillet and cook until soft, 5 minutes.

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Add chicken and creamy Italian salad dressing then toss until combined and dressing reduces.

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Serve with tortillas.

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