Tender chicken with sauteed peppers, onions, and tangy lime crema for a colorful, satisfying Tex-Mex dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Fajitas
01 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Lime Crema
15 - 1/2 cup sour cream
16 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
18 - Pinch of salt
→ For Serving
19 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
21 - Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, blend chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Transfer chicken strips to a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the seasoning mixture. Toss to ensure chicken is fully coated.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with red onion. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened and lightly charred. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime and toss to distribute flavors. Warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
07 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven until pliable and warm.
08 - Fill each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Drizzle with lime crema and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges as preferred.
