Recipe for Sizzling Chicken Fajitas with Onions and Peppers

Strips of marinated chicken seared with colorful bell peppers and served on a hot cast-iron skillet.

Ingredients

Marinade

• 45ml lime juice
• 30ml olive oil
• 5g cumin
• 5g chili powder
• 15g garlic, minced

Main

• 500g chicken breast, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 30ml vegetable oil

Preparation

Marinating

1. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and minced garlic in a bowl
2. Toss the chicken strips in the marinade and let them sit for at least 20 minutes at room temperature

Searing

1. Heat 30ml oil in a heavy cast-iron skillet over very high heat until it starts to smoke
2. Add the chicken and sear for 5 to 6 minutes until charred and cooked then remove from the pan
3. Toss in the peppers and onions and cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp then return the chicken to the pan to sizzle

Tips

• Slicing the chicken and vegetables into uniform strips ensures they cook at the same rate
• Use a cast-iron skillet to achieve the signature smoky char and high-heat searing characteristic of fajitas
• Serve with warm flour tortillas, guacamole, and pico de gallo for a complete experience