Fajitas de Pollo (Chicken Fajitas) is a traditional Mexican recipe for a dish of chicken strips fried with onions, bell peppers and fajita seasonings that are served in a tortilla wrap. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Mexican version of: Chicken Fajitas (Fajitas de Pollo).
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These authentic Mexican chicken fajitas (fajitas de pollo) are so easy, healthy, and loaded with flavour. Infused in a homemade fajita seasoning and quickly fried in a skillet, these traditional chicken fajitas are a delicious one pan restaurant-style dish that the whole family will love. Ready to serve in less than 30 minutes! I’ve been cooking versions of this dish for decades now and it’s the recipe that I used to introduce my wife to Mexican food.
Ingredients:
675g boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large chicken breasts)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lime
3 large bell peppers (red, yellow and green), sliced
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
To serve:
8-10 small tortillas (corn or flour)
sour cream or Greek yogurt
fresh coriander salsa
other desired toppings
Method:
In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken breast, one tbsp olive oil, the juice of half a lime and the fajita seasoning spices. Toss the chicken until it's evenly coated in the oil and spices. If you have the time, set the mixture aside and allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
When ready to cook, heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick heavy bottomed or cast iron frying pan over medium heat. Add half of the chicken strips and cook until just done (about 3–5 minutes.
Remove from the pan and set aside. Repeat the cooking with remaining chicken. Once it's all cooked, set the chicken aside in a bowl or on a plate.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Once hot use to fry the sliced onion for 2 minutes. Add in the sliced bell peppers and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes or until they start to soften.
Return the chicken to the pan and toss to combine. Squeeze the juice of an additional lime over the mixture.
Serve warm over tortillas with your desired toppings.
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