HOMEMADE CHICKEN FAJITAS

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Making homemade fajita seasoning is a lot easier than you might think, and you probably already have the ingredients in your spice cabinet. Simply combine a mixture of chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and voila, you're ready to make fajitas. Brighten up this dish with a mixture of red, orange, yellow, and green peppers. Top with your favorite garnishes. We use sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Provided by Mark A. Sheeler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
4 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Whisk chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder for fajita seasoning together in a small bowl.
  • Trim chicken of any excess fat and place in a large, lidded bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with about 3/4 of the fajita seasoning. Toss, adding more oil if necessary, until coated. Poke chicken with a knife to allow penetration of seasoning and oil. Place the lid on the bowl and shake until chicken is thoroughly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator, shaking every couple of hours, for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Remove the marinating bowl from the refrigerator and let sit on the counter until chicken is room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make 2 stacks of 4 tortillas, and wrap each one in aluminum foil.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onion. Stir in remaining fajita seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • While vegetables are cooking, place tortillas in the oven to warm. At the same time, grill chicken, turning halfway through, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • To assemble fajitas, fill warmed tortillas with chicken, peppers, and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1099.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Magarni Jharana
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I've tried many fajita recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always juicy and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Albert Beyers
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These fajitas are a staple in my house. They are so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can customize them to my liking.


Khudabux Khuhawar
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I love these fajitas! They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family and friends.


Sultan Nahid
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These fajitas are delicious! The chicken is so juicy and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Solo 86
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I've been making these fajitas for years and they are always a hit. They are so flavorful and easy to make.


Sajdan Saeedkhan
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These fajitas are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser.


Novalee Hubble
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I made these fajitas for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


IS Madison
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These fajitas are delicious! I love the flavor of the chicken and the vegetables.


Nasir Zafar
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I've tried many fajita recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always juicy and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Elie Kheirallah
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These fajitas are a staple in my house. They are so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can customize them to my liking.


Devraj Lamichhane
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I love these fajitas! They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family and friends.


jack Goodman
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These fajitas were amazing! The chicken was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.


Dharmendra Alone
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I've made these fajitas several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Jamal Abudi
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These fajitas were easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Marian Cani
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I made these fajitas for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the chicken was so tender.


oluwafemi osilaja
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These fajitas were absolutely delicious! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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