These easy chicken fajitas are quick, flavorful, and perfect for a fuss-free lunch or dinner. Juicy marinated chicken cooked with colorful peppers and onions, served in warm wraps with salsa and cheese. A family favorite from Grandma’s Kitchen.
- Serves: 2 People
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 10 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 300 g Chicken fillet, sliced
- 1/2 Lemon, juiced
- 3 halves Mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 medium Onion, sliced
- to taste Green chilies, chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch Coriander powder
- 1 pack Shop-bought fajita kit (wraps, seasoning, salsa)
- optional Cheese, grated
- optional Garlic sauce or chili sauce
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
420 kcal (approx. per serving) -
Protein
32 g -
Carbohydrates
38 g -
Fat
16 g
Procedure
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5 minutes + restingMark As Complete
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, add chicken slices, lemon juice, olive oil, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and coriander powder. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the bell peppers, onion, and chilies if using. Set aside.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Cook the Chicken
Heat a wok or pan with a little oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Add Vegetables and Seasoning
Add peppers, onions, and chilies to the pan. Cook until slightly softened. Add half the fajita seasoning packet, mix well, and adjust salt if needed. Add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Warm the Wraps
Heat the wraps on a pan, in the oven, microwave, or directly on a flame until warm and lightly toasted. Keep wrapped in foil to stay soft.
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3 minutesMark As Complete
Assemble and Serve
Fill warm wraps with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Top with cheese, salsa, garlic sauce, or chili sauce. Serve hot.
