Chicken Fajitas – Chicken Fajitas Recipe – How to Cook Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas – Chicken Fajitas Recipe – How to Cook Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas are an American dish with Mexican fame, and they are among the most popular and widespread fast-food meals around the world.

Although they originated in the United States, they gained immense popularity in Mexico before spreading globally.

This dish is easy to prepare, highly nutritious, and just 100 grams provide about 134 calories, 1.6 grams of saturated fat, 88 mg of cholesterol, 799 mg of sodium, 284 mg of potassium, 2.2 grams of sugars, 19 grams of protein, 1 mg of iron, and 13 mg of calcium.

It’s also rich in vitamins, especially vitamin A and vitamin C, along with essential minerals needed for a healthy body.

Ingredients for Chicken Fajitas (serves eight people):

 

• 450 grams skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced

• ⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

• Salt to taste

• Ground black pepper to taste

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

How to Cook Chicken Fajitas:

First, in a large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, chopped coriander, minced garlic, crushed red pepper, lemon juice, and cumin. Stir until the ingredients are well mixed.

Add the sliced chicken breasts to the bowl and toss until fully coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours to let the flavors infuse.

After marinating, remove the chicken from the fridge. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the marinated chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is nearly cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside in a separate bowl. Add an extra tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet if needed, then add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers. Sauté until they begin to soften.

Return the chicken to the skillet, mix everything together, and continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and the peppers are tender.

Finally, serve the chicken fajitas hot on plates or wrap them in warm tortillas to make sandwiches, and enjoy with family and friends for a taste of authentic Mexican-inspired flavor.