Classic Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbboneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
• 3 Tbspolive oil, divided
• 2limes, juiced
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1 Tbspground cumin
• 1 Tbspchili powder
• 1 tspsmoked paprika
• 1 tspkosher salt
• 1red bell pepper, sliced
• 1green bell pepper, sliced
• 1yellow onion, sliced
• 8flour tortillas, warmed
• Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for serving

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Method

1. 1

   Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt together and toss with the sliced chicken. Marinate 20 minutes to 2 hours.

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2. 2

   Heat remaining oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until just smoking.

3. 3

   Add the chicken in a single layer and sear 3-4 minutes per side until well browned and cooked through. Remove and tent with foil.

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4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the peppers and onion and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes until charred at the edges but still crisp.

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5. 5

   Return the chicken to the skillet and toss with the vegetables to combine.

6. 6

   Serve immediately, sizzling, with warm tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.