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Mexican chicken fajitas

Chicken fajitas with peppers and onion seasoned with cumin, chili powder and oregano, served in warm tortillas with all the toppings.

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Mexican chicken fajitas

  • 18 ingredients
  • 2 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 large onion, cut into strips
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • Flour or corn tortillas
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and ground black pepper

For the toppings

  • Avocado, diced
  • Tomato, diced
  • Lettuce, shredded
  • Grated cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa

Step-by-step preparation

  1. Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the peppers and onion and cook for a few minutes until golden.

3. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.

  1. Add the chicken strips and season with salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder and oregano. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
  2. Add the chicken stock and cook over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until the liquid reduces to a thick sauce.
  3. Warm the tortillas according to the package instructions.
  4. Serve the chicken fajitas with the warm tortillas and the avocado, tomato, lettuce, cheese, sour cream and salsa.

Mexican chicken fajitas are perfect for a fun, casual dinner with friends and family. For an extra touch, add guacamole and pickled jalapeños to the toppings. Enjoy!

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