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Chicken fajitas in a cast iron skillet with chicken, bell peppers, and avocado.

Chicken Fajitas

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine tex-mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 634 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chili adjust to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs skinless and boneless
  • 3 large bell peppers assorted colors, sliced into strips
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 avocados peeled, pitted, and sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and chili. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes if time permits.
    Savory garlic marinade in a white bowl ready for cooking or marinating.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil to coat the pan. Sear chicken for about 8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Flip occasionally for even charring. Remove chicken and cover with foil to rest.
    Crispy sautéed chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet.
  • In the same skillet, cook bell peppers and onion until softened and slightly charred. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
    Cooking bell peppers and red onion for chicken fajitas.
  • Slice chicken into strips and serve with the cooked peppers and onions, warm tortillas, and sliced avocado.
    Chicken fajitas in a skillet with sliced chicken, bell peppers, lime, and avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 634kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 31gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 730mgFiber: 9g
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