Bring the sizzle of authentic Mexican flavors home with these Restaurant Style Chicken Fajitas! Tender marinated chicken, smoky charred peppers, and caramelized onions come together in this foolproof 30-minute recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these fajitas beat takeout every time. Customize with your favorite toppings for a meal everyone will love. Let’s fire up the skillet and dive in!
Why This is the Best Chicken Fajitas Recipe
If you love Mexican chicken fajitas but want to skip the takeout, this authentic fajitas recipe is your answer. Packed with smoky spices, tender chicken, and caramelized peppers, this dish rivals any restaurant. Plus, it’s quick, customizable, and perfect for weeknight dinners!
What Makes These Fajitas So Good?
- Bold, smoky flavors from paprika, cumin, and garlic
- Juicy, marinated chicken for maximum tenderness
- Charred peppers & onions for that classic sizzle
- Easy one-pan cooking ready in just 30 minutes
Restaurant Style Chicken Fajitas
Description
These Restaurant Style Chicken Fajitas deliver sizzling, smoky flavors with tender marinated chicken, charred peppers, and onions just like your favorite Mexican restaurant! Perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Chicken Marinade
Fajitas
Optional Toppings
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, mix salt, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, lime juice, and olive oil.
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Coat chicken evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30+ minutes (up to overnight).
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Cook the Vegetables
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Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Spray with oil.
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Add peppers and onions with a pinch of salt. Cook covered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until charred. Remove and set aside.
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Sear the Chicken
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Re-spray the skillet. Add chicken in a single layer.
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Cook 5 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Combine & Serve
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Slice chicken into strips, return to skillet with veggies and salsa.
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Toss for 2 minutes until heated through. Serve with warm tortillas and toppings!
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 209kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Sodium 612mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 31g62%
- Vitamin A 2085 IU
- Vitamin C 81 mg
- Iron 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- For extra flavor: Add 1 tsp chili powder to the marinade.
- Meal prep: Stores well in the fridge for 3 days or freezer for 1 month.
- Vegetarian swap: Use portobello mushrooms or tofu instead of chicken.
- Serving ideas: Try over rice, salads, or in burrito bowls!