Chicken Fajitas

Name: Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp salt; 8 flour tortillas; lime wedges, for serving

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Chicken Fajitas

Story updated September 18, 2026

Fajitas originated among Mexican ranch hands (vaqueros) in South Texas, who grilled tough but flavorful skirt steak over open fires; the term comes from faja, meaning 'strip' or 'belt.' Chicken fajitas are a later variation, and the sizzling tableside presentation became popular through Tex-Mex restaurants in the 1970s and '80s.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
8 flour tortillas
lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1Toss the chicken strips with 1 tablespoon of oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
2Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove to a plate.
3Add the remaining oil to the skillet and cook the peppers and onion for 5-6 minutes until softened and lightly charred.
4Return the chicken to the skillet and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes to combine.
5Warm the tortillas and serve the chicken and vegetable mixture with lime wedges and your favorite toppings.

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