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How to Make Fajita Recipe

How to Make Fajita Recipe?

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Fajitas are a flavorful Mexican dish consisting of grilled or sautéed meat (such as chicken, beef, or shrimp) and vegetables like bell peppers and onions, served with tortillas and various toppings like guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings (2 fajitas per person)
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste

For the Fajitas:

  • 1 lb chicken breast thinly sliced (or beef, shrimp, or a combination)
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 8 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking

Toppings (optional):

  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Shredded cheese
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

Marinate the Meat:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
  • Add the sliced chicken (or beef, shrimp, etc.) to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).

Cook the Vegetables:

  • In a large skillet or pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and slightly charred. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Cook the Meat:

  • In the same skillet, add the marinated chicken (or your choice of protein). Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fully cooked and slightly browned.

Combine:

  • Add the cooked peppers and onions back into the skillet with the chicken (or beef/shrimp). Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Assemble the Fajitas:

  • Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until soft and pliable.
  • Spoon the fajita mixture onto the center of each tortilla and top with your desired toppings (guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, etc.).

Serve:

  • Serve the fajitas immediately with the toppings on the side for everyone to customize their fajitas.