Chicken Fajitas Recipe | Homemade Fajita Seasoning | Fajita Bowl and Fajita Lettuce Wrap Recipe

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is typically less expensive.

Make the fajita seasoning by mixing 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of roasted cumin powder, 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder, and 1 teaspoon of oregano.

Cut the ends and remove the seeds from green, red, and yellow bell peppers, cutting them from the inside for easier handling.

Cut the bell peppers into strips and set them aside.

Peel and cut a small onion into pieces approximately the same size as the bell peppers, ensuring the layers are opened.

Clean 2 chicken breasts, removing any fat, and slice them into thin pieces.

Transfer the chicken to a bowl and add half of the fajita seasoning, mixing well to coat the chicken thoroughly.

Heat approximately 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy-bottom pan until hot.

Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan, and if the spices stick, lower the heat and allow the chicken to release its juices.

Cook the chicken for about 2-3 minutes until it turns white and starts to ooze moisture, which helps release the spices sticking to the pan.

Continue cooking the chicken until it is well cooked, then add the prepared bell peppers and onion along with the remaining fajita seasoning.

Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the mixture and stir everything together.

Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the peppers and onions are slightly soft, then turn off the heat and taste, adding more lime juice if desired.

To serve, create a fajita bowl with black beans, cooked corn, lettuce, chicken fajita, avocado, and optional salsa and sour cream.

Alternatively, make lettuce wraps using butter lettuce, filling them with chicken fajita, black beans, corn, and optional toppings like salsa and sour cream.

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