Sizzling Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling Chicken Fajitas are a popular Mexican dish made with marinated and grilled chicken, bell peppers, onions, and often served on a sizzling hot plate. The sizzling sound and the aroma when the dish is brought to the table make it a fun and delicious dining experience.
Ingredients
Fajita Marinade Ingredients:
- 2 tsps chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ¼ tablespoon cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ¼ tablespoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1½ lbs. chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium white onion sliced
- 2 large avocados sliced
- 2 large limes cut into wedges
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken breasts to a large, non-reactive bowl and pour the marinade on top. Turn the breasts to ensure all pieces are equally coated. Allow to marinate at room temperature up to one hour or cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- To prepare the fajitas, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken breasts from marinade and discard remaining liquid. Place chicken breasts in skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes before turning. Continue cooking another 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Tip: An instant-read thermometer should read 160 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken. The heat will continue to rise another 5 degrees while the meat rests.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add remaining olive oil to skillet. Add the sliced peppers and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until crisp tender and nicely browned, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- To serve, cut the chicken breasts into thin slices and divide among cast iron fajita platters, if using, (see tip below) or individual serving plates. Serve immediately with peppers, onions, sliced avocado, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro, if desired, on the side.
For an authentic restaurant-style sizzling fajita presentation – heat the cast iron fajita skillets in a hot oven while preparing the chicken and vegetables. Transfer the cooked ingredients to the hot fajita skillets and serve immediately.
The chicken can be sliced before cooking, but it has a tendency to dry out when prepared this way. Cooking the whole breasts takes a bit longer, but the chicken will be juicier.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 37g (74%)Fat: 29g (45%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mg (36%)Sodium: 508mg (22%)Potassium: 699mg (20%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 802IU (16%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 26mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
