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The Best Spicy Chicken Fajitas

A heart-healthy recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinners. These chicken fajitas are quick, delicious, and allergy-friendly.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: allergy-friendly, corn-free, dairy-free, dinner, easy recipe, egg-free, gluten-free, healthy, marinated chicken, nut-free, soy-free, spicy chicken fajitas
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Mary

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breast cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium red pepper or yellow ~ cut into strips
  • 1 medium green pepper cut into strips
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt * check ingredients for allergens
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 6 flour tortillas **gluten-free if needed

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine 2 Tbsp of oil, lemon juice, and seasonings. Mix well.
  • Add sliced chicken breast to marinade. Turn chicken over making sure all pieces are coated.
  • Let the chicken sit for in the marinade for at least 30 minutes. Refrigerate chicken if you will be marinating longer. The chicken can marinate for up to 4 hours if desired.
  • When the chicken has marinated long enough get ready to prepare the fajitas.
  • In a large skillet add 1/2 Tbsp of oil and saute sliced peppers and onions.
  • Remove peppers and onions from skillet and set aside.
  • Drain the chicken discarding the marinade.
  • In the same skillet you used to saute the peppers and onions add another 1/2 Tbsp of oil.
  • Heat the skillet to medium-high heat and add the drained chicken.
  • Cook chicken about 6 minutes or until center is no longer pink.
  • Add the sauteed peppers and onions back to the skillet with the cooked chicken; heat through and serve up in tortillas.

Notes

Optional toppings:
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream ~ dairy-free if needed
  • Taco sauce
  • Shredded cheese ~ dairy-free like Daiya or Follow Your Heart if needed.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Fajita | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 929mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg