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Homemade Chicken Fajita Skillet

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
335 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Homemade Chicken Fajita Skillet
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
Instructions
1
Combine the spices of chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl to create the fajita seasoning. Mix them well together '.
2
Next, take the chicken and remove any excess fat before placing it in a large, covered container. Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle with approximately three-quarters of the fajita seasoning. Use a spoon to distribute the oil and seasoning evenly, adding more if necessary '.
3
To ensure the chicken absorbs the flavors, use a knife to pierce it several times. Then, put the lid on the container and shake it vigorously until the chicken is thoroughly coated '.
4
Place the bowl in the refrigerator to marinate for 4 to 6 hours, shaking it every couple of hours '.
5
After the marinating process is complete, take the bowl out of the refrigerator and let it sit on the counter for about an hour, allowing the chicken to reach room temperature '.
6
Preheat your outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly brush the grates with oil. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stack 4 tortillas into two piles and wrap each one in aluminum foil '.
7
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced peppers and onions to the skillet, stirring in the remaining fajita seasoning '.
8
As the vegetables cook, place the tortillas in the oven to warm up. At the same time, grill the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side, flipping it halfway through until it's cooked through and no longer pink in the center '.
9
To assemble your fajitas, fill warmed tortillas with cooked chicken, peppers, and onions.