Authentic Mexican Chicken Fajitas (Fajitas De Pollo)
Authentic Mexican Chicken Fajitas (Fajitas De Pollo) is a popular dish served in Mexico for casual entertaining. One of the easiest dishes in Mexican cuisine, fajitas are usually made with chicken, beef, or shrimp.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 411kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 medium skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 2 large onions sliced thinly
- 3 bell peppers 1 green, 1 yellow or orange, 1 red
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the marinade:
- 2 limes- juice and rind
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
To serve:
- guacamole salsa, sour cream/Mexican crema, flour/corn fresh warm tortillas, pico de gallo
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into ¾in(2cm) wide strips and place these in a large bowl.
- Add the lime rind and juice, sugar, oregano, cayenne, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix thoroughly and set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut the onions in half and slice them thinly. Cut the peppers in half, remove the cores and seeds and slice them into ½ inch(1 cm) wide strips.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Stir fry the marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes. Add the peppers and onions and cook for 3-4 minutes more, until the chicken strips are cooked through and the vegetables are soft and tender but still juicy.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into a serving bowl and take it to the table.
- Serve with fresh warm corn/flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, crema, salsa, etc.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 607mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g
