Easy Chicken Fajitas - Gluten-Free
Juicy, seasoned to perfection, Easy Chicken Fajitas are a great weeknight meal and ready to eat in around 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Chicken Fajitas, Chicken Fajitas Recipe, Easy Chicken Fajitas, fajitas salad, Whole30 Chicken Fajitas
Servings: 4 people
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thigh, substitute chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
- 1 green bell pepper julienned
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño deseeded and julienned (optional)
- Tortillas of choice for serving
- Sour cream for serving
- Salsa for serving
- Sliced avocado for serving
- Lettuce for serving
In a bowl, combine the chicken, one tablespoon avocado oil, salt, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss everything to coat.
Preheat a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add two tablespoons avocado oil and heat until shimmering. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, working in batches, if necessary, until golden brown, around 6 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown and 185F internally, around 6 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and set aside.
To the skillet, add the red pepper, green pepper, onion, and jalapeño, if using. Cook, stirring regularly and lifting any brown bits off the bottom of the skillet, until the vegetables have softened slightly, around 4 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan and serve with your choice of tortillas and toppings.
Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1058mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1507IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 5mg