You might think that my family eats new and creative recipes every night (I wish). Actually there are days I am on the computer and before I know it the time flies by and I’m racing to get dinner on the table. Fajitas with colorful peppers, onions, and spices are usually a favorite choice for a quick weeknight meal.
When my hubby is in charge of fajita making he usually cheats and pulls out a prepackaged seasoning packet, but this time he challenged himself to make his own seasoning blend. As you can imagine you cut the amount of sodium and it’s not that difficult to make.
The next time you are thinking about making fajitas, try making your own seasoning. Remember, it is incredibly forgiving and you can add your own favorite spices for your own twist.
With Cinco de Mayo around the corner plan to make chicken and steak fajitas served with warm flour tortillas and a variety of toppings and let your guests make their own dream tacos.
Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion, sliced thin
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced
- ¾ cups of water
- 1 lime, juiced
- Flour tortillas
Topping Options:
- Shredded cheese
- Crema Mexicana or sour cream
- Salsa of choice
- Guacamole or avocado slices
Instructions
- In a bowl combine spices and seasonings and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until tender. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet add 1 tablespoon olive oil, chicken; cook until the internal temperature is 160 degrees.
- Stir in spices and seasoning mixture and water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Return vegetables to skillet and fresh lime juice; cook until heated through. Remove from skillet.
- Fill warm tortillas with chicken, peppers, and onion. Top with your favorite toppings.
Scrumptious and light!
Cheers,
Rosa
Thank you so much Rosa.
Fajitas are one of my favorite weeknight meals. I like them for casual parties too– lots of toppings set out and everyone can assemble their own. I will try your seasoning combo next time!
I like that a seasoning packet or a grill is not needed to make this recipe — super simple 😉
These look delicious. 🙂
Thanks Karen!
I have to try this recipe, I’ve only had them with the fajita mix. Everything always tastes better when we make it from scratch. They look so yummy. I’m getting hungry just looking at this. yum yum!
Say WHAT mom?! We made steak ones with NO mix together. Whatya talkin’ bout Willis?! This entire time you’ve been making fajitas with a mix? LOL!
I loved the fajitas. They were very good. I cooked them for a project and it turned out amazing.
I liked the fajitas compared to any fajitas I have tried in the past even though I think I may have cooked the chicken or pepper a bit too much.
Loved the fajitas, they were so flavorful and very easy to make, definitely doing it again.