Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • Sliced avocado and lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken strips with olive oil, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until the chicken is well coated in the spices. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes for maximum flavor.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it's cooked through and lightly browned.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Sauté everything together for another 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
  4. Drizzle the lime juice over the mixture and stir to combine before removing the skillet from the heat.
  5. Warm the flour tortillas either in a dry skillet or microwave.
  6. To assemble, spoon a generous amount of the smoky chipotle chicken and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla. Top with sliced avocado and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  7. Serve the fajitas with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

💡 Chef's Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes for maximum flavor.

Recipe by Eleanor Whitford - Culinary Writer