Chicken Fajitas in a Cast Iron Grill Pan

platter of chicken fajitas with tortillas and guacamole

Chicken Fajitas in a Cast Iron Grill Pan

Sizzle up these juicy cast-iron chicken fajitas in just 30minutes! Marinated chicken, sautéed peppers, and onions come together fast in ahot skillet for a fresh, flavorful dinner. Serve with warm tortillas, guacamole, or salsa or whatever you love.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 562.6 kcal

Ingredients

Marinade Ingredients

1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper add more for additional heat
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup olive oil
juice of 1 lime

Fajita Filling

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large or 3 small onions any color
3 bell peppers

For Serving

6-12 flour or gluten-free tortillas
Lime wedges
Toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, hot sauce, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions

Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl or zip-top bag. Add the chicken and coat well. Refrigerate for 20–60 minutes.
While the chicken marinates, slice the onions and peppers into long thin strips.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Set aside to rest.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil. Add the onions and peppers, season with salt and pepper, and cook until soft and slightly charred, about 5–7 minutes.
Slice the chicken into strips. Serve hot with tortillas, onions and peppers, lime wedges, and your favorite toppings.

Notes

Grilling instead? Cook marinated chicken on a preheated grill over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.

Sides: Serve chicken fajitas with easy sides like Spanish rice, steamed white rice, black beans, guacamole, or grilled vegetables.

Storage and Reheating: Store the fajitas in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Heat in aluminum foil in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes to reheat.

You can also heat them in a hot skillet or microwave for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 562.6kcalCarbohydrates: 31.4gProtein: 41.3gTotal Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5.4gCholesterol: 108.9mgSodium: 1124mgPotassium: 927.2mgFiber: 4.1gSugar: 6.1gNet Carbohydrates: 27.3g

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