Chicken Fajitas With Bell Peppers

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

3 bell peppers (different colours), seeded and cut into strips

1 medium red onion, cut into strips

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (or see below to make your own)

2 limes: 1 for juicing and 1 to serve as wedges

Flour tortillas

¼ cup cilantro (optional garnish)

Additional toppings as desired (shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream, hot peppers or hot sauce)

Fajita Seasoning Ingredients:

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Sheet Pan Style:

• Preheat oven to 425 F
• In a large bowl, toss chicken and vegetables with olive oil and fajita seasoning 
• Spread evenly on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
• Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until cooked through
• Remove from oven and squeeze juice from 1 lime over top. 
• Fill tortillas with filling and optional toppings

Skillet Style:

• In a large bowl, toss chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and fajita seasoning 
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium high and cook chicken until browned.
• Add onions and peppers and cook 5 - 7 minutes until slightly softened, sauteeing to combine spices throughout.
• Remove from heat and squeeze juice from 1 lime on top.
• Fill tortillas with filling and optional toppings

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