Easy Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas
Juicy marinated chicken, bell peppers, and onions cook in a hot cast-iron pan for an easy fajita dinner. Serve with warm tortillas, lime wedges, and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, divided
- 1 large or 3 small onions, any color
- 3 bell peppers
For Serving
- 8 flour or gluten-free tortillas
- Lime wedges
- Toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, hot sauce, sour cream, cilantro
Instructions
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl or zip-top bag. Add the chicken and coat well. Refrigerate for 20–60 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, slice the onion and bell peppers into 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, let the excess drip off, and discard the remaining marinade. Cook for approximately 5–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the onion and peppers, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender and lightly charred, about 5–7 minutes.
- Slice the chicken into strips. Serve with the vegetables, warm tortillas, lime wedges, and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Storage and Reheating: Refrigerate the chicken, peppers, and onions in an airtight container within two hours of cooking. Store them separately from the tortillas and toppings for up to 3–4 days.
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until the chicken reaches 165°F. Add a splash of water and cover while reheating to prevent the chicken from drying out.
Nutrition
Calories: 639.4kcalCarbohydrates: 38.9gProtein: 42.5gTotal Fat: 34.7gSaturated Fat: 6.3gCholesterol: 108.9mgSodium: 1234.5mgPotassium: 946mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 6.7g
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