Flavorful Chicken Fajitas
From Taste of Home
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons canola oil divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips
- ½ medium sweet red pepper julienned
- ½ medium green pepper julienned
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 6 flour tortillas 8 inches, warmed
- Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate 1-4 hours.
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm.
- Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through.
- Spoon filling down centers of tortillas; add toppings as desired. Fold in half.