Description
Sizzling jamie olivers chicken fajitas bring Mexican-inspired flavors straight to your dinner table with minimal effort. Wrap tender spiced chicken, colorful peppers, and warm tortillas for a quick, delicious meal that sparks family excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 large onion
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 salt
- 1 pepper
Liquids and Extras:
- 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Slice 2 pounds of chicken breast into thin, uniform strips using a sharp knife to ensure even cooking.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken strips. Massage the seasonings thoroughly to coat every piece.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and warm 1 tablespoon oil until it shimmers and ripples across the surface.
- Carefully add chicken strips to the hot skillet. Allow them to sear for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve a golden-brown exterior without overcrowding the pan.
- Transfer seared chicken to a clean plate, keeping the delicious pan drippings behind.
- Immediately add sliced bell peppers and onions to the same skillet. Cook at high heat for 8 minutes, stirring frequently to create slight charring and caramelization.
- Return chicken to the skillet with peppers and onions. Squeeze the juice from 2 fresh limes over the mixture.
- Gently toss all ingredients together, allowing them to meld for 2 minutes at medium-high heat until everything is piping hot and fragrant.
- Verify chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
Notes
- Slice chicken against the grain for more tender, easier-to-eat strips that absorb seasonings better.
- Let your skillet get seriously hot before adding chicken to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear that locks in flavor.
- Choose bell peppers in different colors for a vibrant presentation and varied sweet-pepper taste profiles.
- Season generously and taste as you go, adjusting spices and lime juice to make the dish your own signature version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg