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Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas Recipe

5 from 9 votes
This Easy Chicken Fajitas with Homemade Marinade recipe delivers sizzling, tender, and flavorful chicken in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, skinless, boneless

Fajita Mix

  • 2 bell peppers, red and orange, cut into thick strip
  • 1 poblano pepper, cut into thick strips 
  • 1 white onion, thick slices 

Marinade

Finish With

  • 2 tbsp lime juice, or to taste 
  • Cilantro, chopped

Additional

  • Oil as needed 

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients until well combined. Reserve 3 tbsp of the marinade for the vegetables.

Coat the Chicken

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.

Cook the Chicken

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding (cook in batches if needed). Sear both sides until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate, and let rest for 5 minutes.

Sauté the Fajita Mix

  • In a bowl, toss bell peppers and onion with the reserved 3 tbsp of the marinade until coated. In the same skillet over medium heat, sauté vegetables until softened but vibrant, or to your desired texture.

Finish and Serve 

Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken Fajitas, Chicken Recipes, Mexican Food