DINNER IN 30 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Toss the chicken with the spices, half the oil, the lime juice and a pinch of salt.
DINNER IN 30 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
CHICKEN · DINNER
Chicken Fajitas
Spiced chicken fajitas with charred peppers and onions. Serves 4 in 30 minutes.
Total time30 min
YieldServes 4
DietNo specific diet
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DifficultyEasy
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Step 2
Heat a large pan until very hot and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through. Remove.
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Step 3
Add the rest of the oil and stir-fry the peppers and onion for 4 to 5 minutes until just soft and charred at the edges.
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Step 4
Return the chicken, toss together and serve with warm tortillas, sour cream, cheese and salsa.
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Get the pan very hot for a smoky char.
Swap the chicken for steak strips or mushrooms.
Warm tortillas in a dry pan for a few seconds a side.
Good to know
Fajitas are grilled strips of meat and peppers wrapped in soft flour tortillas; tacos use smaller tortillas with many fillings.
Yes. Mix a jar of the spices and use 4 teaspoons for each 500 g of chicken.
Yes. Spread everything on a tray and roast at 220°C for about 20 minutes.
About this recipe
Chicken fajitas are a quick, colourful dinner of spiced chicken and charred peppers wrapped in warm tortillas. Everyone builds their own at the table.
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