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This post may contain affiliate links, which help keep this content free. Quick and easy chicken fajitas are one of my absolute favorite weeknight meals. They use simple ingredients that pack a lot of flavor, and you can customize the toppings to your liking. The process for how to make chicken fajitas is super simple, but in this post I’ll show you tons of tips and tricks, including how to cut peppers and onions for fajitas, how to season them, and how to cook them perfectly — for the best chicken fajita recipe! If you love fajitas and Mexican food in general, be sure to also try Instant Pot steak fajitas, chicken fajita stuffed peppers, shrimp fajitas, and Mexican ground beef casserole. Fajitas are a Tex-Mex dish that consists of little strips of meat, typically cooked with peppers and onions. Quick chicken fajita recipe overview: What do chicken fajitas taste like?
And with my tips, you’ll get the best chicken fajitas every time. How much time will I need? Chicken fajitas take just 20 minutes start to finish. Chicken breasts are traditionally used for chicken fajita meat, but you could also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs, though the cook time will change a bit. I prefer to use this homemade fajita seasoning for maximum flavor and clean ingredients, but you can also use pre-made. Use a light olive oil for sautéing. It’s best to use a variety of colors, so choose your favorites.
I’ve used white onion, but any variety will work. Optional, but a fresh squeeze of lime at the end is highly recommended. How to season fajita meat: Season with fajita seasoning. How to cut onions for fajitas: Cut in half. Cut the onion in half from root end to root end.
Place cut side of onion face down on the cutting board and slice from the outside of the onion going toward the center. Radial cuts create more uniform slices. You can cut the onion straight down if you like, but the result is that the edge pieces will be much smaller and some will be too wide. Instead, cutting from the outside in creates more uniform slices, meaning you’ll cut more sideways on the left and right edges and straight down toward the center. See below for a visual of how to cut!
How to cut bell peppers for fajitas: Cut off stem. Slice off the top of the bell pepper, removing the stem. Place the cut side down on the cutting board and cut straight down into four sections. Removing any white stem and seeds from the middle of the sections. How to cook chicken fajitas: Sear chicken. Heat oil in large skillet until shimmering.
Add chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Add bell peppers and onions to the pan. Saute for about 4-5 minutes, until soft and browned. Season with sea salt and black pepper. While peppers and onions are cooking, slice the chicken breasts against the grain.
Once the vegetables are done, add the chicken to the skillet and squeeze lime juice over everything. How do you make the best chicken fajitas? It’s important to season the meat well — it adds flavor and also keeps the chicken juicy. Don’t be shy with the fajita seasoning! I highly recommend a cast iron skillet for fajitas, because it gives your chicken an unbeatable sear and browns vegetables perfectly. This skillet is the one I recommend and is pictured in the photos. No one likes dry and tough chicken, so cook yours until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and then remove it from heat right away.
I highly recommend using an instant read meat thermometer for this. I’ve got a whole list for you below. I kept this easy chicken fajita recipe super simple, with just a generous amount of fajita seasoning, but you can marinate the chicken if you want to and have the time. Then, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours. How long to cook chicken fajitas? For an average chicken breast, it will be about 5-7 minutes, depending on size and heat.