Chicken Fajita
If you're craving a flavorful and satisfying meal, this Chicken Fajita recipe is perfect! Packed with delicious spices, tender chicken, and colorful vegetables, it's a dish that's easy to make and sure to impress. Here's how you can make this mouthwatering fajita:
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 500 g Chicken breast or thighs sliced into strips
- 1½ tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
- 3 tbsp Cooking Oil
For the Vegetables:
- ½ Green pepper julienned
- ½ Red pepper julienned
- ½ Yellow pepper julienned
- 1 Onion sliced
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Salt or to taste
- 3 tbsp Cooking Oil
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with paprika, cumin, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, and 1 tbsp of oil. Mix well, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated with the spices. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavor.
Prepare the Vegetables
- In a separate bowl, mix the julienned green, red, and yellow peppers with sliced onions, paprika, cumin, salt, and 1 tbsp of oil. Toss the vegetables until they are well coated in the spices.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and sauté for about 7-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking. Once done, remove from the pan and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
- In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp of oil and sauté the seasoned vegetables for 5-7 minutes, or until they become tender but still crisp. Stir often to avoid burning.
Serve on a Sizzling Tray (optional)
- For an authentic fajita experience, heat a sizzling tray and add the cooked chicken and vegetables. You can also serve them directly from the pan if you don’t have a sizzling tray.
Notes
Tips:
You can substitute chicken with beef or shrimp if you prefer.
For extra heat, add a chopped jalapeño to the vegetables.
Make it a complete meal with a side of rice, beans, or a fresh salad.