Tex-Mex-inspired · fajita plate
Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Lime
Charred chicken strips, sweet peppers, and onions get a smoky lime finish for an easy fajita dinner.
Total time35 min
Hands-on15 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Toss chicken, peppers, and onion with oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 02
Cook the chicken in a hot wide skillet until browned and 165°F, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- 03
Cook peppers and onion until tender and charred at the edges, 6 minutes. Return chicken and squeeze lime over the skillet.
- 04
Serve the chicken and vegetables with warm corn tortillas.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use boneless chicken thighs and cook to 165°F.
- Serve over rice instead of tortillas.
Why this is a good weeknight call
Only 15 minutes are hands-on. It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
