- Chicken fajitas are one of my go tos for an easy, healthy, and
flavorful weeknight meal. All you've gotta do is season, sear, and cook a couple of chicken breasts, and then quickly saute
some bell peppers and onion in all of that delicious fajita seasoning. It's a one-pan recipe that
takes less than 30 minutes, and you can serve them
up the traditional way with a warm tortilla and topped with some of my pico
de gallo and guacamole, or you can toss the
chicken fajitas in a bowl with some leafy greens,
black beans, sweet corn, and avocado for a delicious
chicken fajita salad. Whichever way you choose, it'll
be delicious, I guarantee. So let me show you how to make it. We'll start by making our own
homemade fajita seasoning, because those little store-bought
packets contain fillers, additives, and unnecessary
ingredients like sugar. And trust me, you do not need
sugar in your chicken fajitas. So I'll grab seven
spices to add to a bowl, and that includes 1/2 a
tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 a tablespoon of cumin, one teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 a teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 a teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 a teaspoon of salt, and a 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Then I'll just give those a stir and mix everything together, and that's how easy it is to
make homemade fajita seasoning. Now this amount is perfect
for our chicken fajitas today, but you can always double, triple, or even quadruple this
amount for future recipes and store in an airtight container. One of the things I love
about chicken fajitas is that it's an easy meal that requires only a
few basic ingredients. You'll need three boneless,
skinless chicken breasts, and I lucked out yesterday
when I grabbed these as they were on sale. So this is definitely a
cost-effective meal for me. Add the three chicken
breasts to a bowl or plate and then generously sprinkle
on the fajita seasoning. You wanna thoroughly coat both sides, and then use your hands to
rub it all over the chicken. (upbeat music) Heat a large pan on medium heat and add a couple tablespoons
of olive oil or avocado oil, then add your seasoned chicken breasts. You'll wanna cook the chicken for about seven to eight
minutes on each side, and they should have a
nice sear on the outside, which will lock in those
spices and flavors. I love to use a cast iron pan for this, but really, you could use any pan. While the chicken is cooking, you could do a little multitasking
and slice up the veggies. You'll need three large bell peppers, and I chose one yellow,
one green, and one red, because I love bright and
vibrant chicken fajitas. But you could use three of any color. And fun fact about bell
peppers that you may not know, but green bell peppers are
just unripened versions of their more colorful counterparts, which is also why they're the least sweet. So slice the bell peppers
in half, remove the seeds, and then slice them into thin strips. You'll also need one onion, and I typically use a yellow onion, but you could use a red onion as well. Slice the onion in half and then cut it into thin strips. You can break apart the
onion if you'd like, but honestly, it will break
apart as you stir it in the pan, so you don't really have to do this. At this point, both the sides of the chicken should have a lovely char, and of course, the chicken
should be fully cooked through the center. If you're not sure if yours is, you can always use an
instant read thermometer and make sure it's between 160
and 165 degrees fahrenheit. So I'll remove the chicken, let it rest for a couple of minutes, and add the bell peppers
and onion to the pan, and give it a stir. The veggies will pick up all of that delicious fajita seasoning flavor, and you'll wanna cook the veggies for about four to five minutes
and stir them frequently. But while the veggies are cooking, I'll thinly slice the
chicken breasts into strips, and if you have pieces
that are a bit too wide, you can always slice those in half. I know that I always prefer thinner strips of chicken in my chicken fajitas. Once the chicken is all sliced
up add that back to the pan, stir it together with the veggies, and squeeze half of a lime over everything for a punch of fresh acidity. These chicken fajitas
are incredibly flavorful. You're really gonna love 'em, and they've got just the
right amount of spicy kick. I've been known to eat
them straight from the pan, but this is also a perfect
recipe to meal prep as the chicken and veggies will stay good for up to five days in the
fridge in a sealed container. But you can make proper chicken fajitas with tortillas and all
of the fixings as well. To assemble the chicken fajitas, just add a good amount of chicken
and veggies to a tortilla, and I'm using my homemade
cassava flour tortillas, since I'm gluten free. Then top that with avocado or guacamole, a little bit of fresh salsa, and a dollop or two of sour cream. If you're dairy free,
you could also whip up the cashew sour cream
recipe on my website. I hope you enjoyed this video, and if you did, give it a thumbs up, share it with your family and friends, and I will see you again
in next week's video.
