CAST IRON CHICKEN FAJITAS
When you don't want to grill outside, use a cast iron skillet on your stove top to create great-tasting chicken fajitas. You'll need a fairly large skillet, at least 12 inches or larger, to handle the chicken and all the vegetables. Just don't forget that last squeeze of lime juice over everything. It adds just the right touch! Serve fajitas with toppings like salsa, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
Provided by Bibi
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dry chicken with paper towels and pound to a uniform thickness of 1/2 to 3/4-inch thickness.
- Combine cumin, chipotle chili powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, coriander, garlic, Mexican oregano, and pepper in a bowl. Divide spice mixture in half. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 of the spice mixture and rub on both sides of the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
- Combine bell pepper slices, onion slices, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Stir vegetables until coated in oil, then sprinkle reserved spice mix over the vegetables. Stir until evenly coated; set aside.
- Heat a dry 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the hot skillet. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until the chicken is nicely browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board.
- Add seasoned vegetables to the same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- While vegetables are cooking, slice the chicken breasts into 1/2-inch slices, and add back to the skillet to continue cooking. Continue stirring and cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove skillet from heat and drizzle lime juice over all. Give one final stir and serve in warm flour tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1192.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
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Victor Aceves
[email protected]The fajitas were good, but I thought the chicken could have been more flavorful.
Lanka sanjyal
[email protected]These fajitas were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the veggies were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Lacrecia Arevalo Ruiz
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the chicken was a little dry. I think I'll try marinating it next time.
Nf Sen
[email protected]The chicken fajitas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more seasoning next time.
wagih201083
[email protected]These fajitas were so easy to make, and they turned out so flavorful! I will definitely be making them again.
Kanchon Rishi
[email protected]I've made these fajitas several times now, and they're always a hit with my family. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are delicious.
Mst. Jannatul Maua
[email protected]These fajitas were amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the veggies were cooked perfectly. I loved the smoky flavor that the cast iron skillet gave the dish.
Popori Bella
[email protected]The chicken fajitas were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I think I'll try making them again with less chili powder.
Main Azaz Main Azaz
[email protected]These fajitas were so flavorful and easy to make! I will definitely be making them again.
Bindra Gurung
[email protected]I've never made fajitas before, but this recipe made it so easy. The chicken and veggies were cooked perfectly, and the fajitas were a hit with my family.
Nathaniel Quinn
[email protected]The fajitas were good, but I thought the chicken could have been more flavorful.
Hancy Rambharosh
[email protected]These fajitas were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the veggies were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Ifeanyichukwu Chukwu
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the chicken was a little dry. I think I'll try marinating it next time.
HKSYCO Gaming
[email protected]The chicken fajitas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more seasoning next time.
square Lion
[email protected]These fajitas were so easy to make, and they turned out so flavorful! I will definitely be making them again.
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[email protected]I've made these fajitas several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are delicious.
Alex kasamba
[email protected]These chicken fajitas were a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the veggies were perfectly cooked. I loved the smoky flavor that the cast iron skillet gave the dish.