Name: Ultimate Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 pounds chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 small bell peppers, sliced; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for veggies); 12 6-inch flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional); Sour cream, Chipotle mayo, guacamole, lime wedges, cilantro for serving

Description

Delicious chicken fajitas bursting with flavor, featuring marinated chicken thighs, colorful bell peppers, and zesty lime.

Ingredients

Scale

1 and 1/2 pounds chicken thighs
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 small bell peppers, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt (for veggies)
12 6-inch flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
Sour cream, Chipotle mayo, guacamole, lime wedges, cilantro for serving

Instructions

Marinate the chicken: Slice chicken thighs into strips. Combine in a bowl with lime juice, soy sauce, liquid smoke, cumin, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne, cilantro, and minced garlic. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Prep the veggies: Slice bell peppers and onions into strips.
Sear the chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and then the marinated chicken. Sear for about 2 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Cook the peppers and onions: Use the same skillet to sauté the sliced veggies with a pinch of salt for 2-3 minutes.
Combine and serve: Mix the cooked chicken with veggies and serve in warmed tortillas. Top with sour cream, Chipotle mayo, and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.

Notes

Don’t rush the marination process; marinating overnight enhances flavor. Customize by adding other toppings or using different proteins.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Searing
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 480
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: chicken, fajitas, Mexican, easy recipe, weeknight dinner