Fajitas de pollo fáciles: un plato sencillo y sabroso en una sola sartén

Ingredientes

• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or beef steak (flank steak or sirloin work best)
• 1 batch of fajita seasoning mix (as listed above)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 2-3 limes
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cored and seeded
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cored and seeded
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored and seeded
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and halved
• 12 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas if preferred)

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Step 1: Preparing the Marinade ---

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   In a small bowl, combine the fajita seasoning mix with the cornstarch. Add ¼ cup of the canola oil along with the juice of one lime. Whisk everything together to form a marinade. If the mixture is too thick, you can thin it out slightly with a little water to make it easier to coat the protein.

3. 3

   --- Step 2: Cooking the Vegetables ---

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   In a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the pan, spreading them out evenly. Stir occasionally as the vegetables begin to soften and develop color, which should take about 4-5 minutes. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a bowl and set them aside.

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   --- Step 3: Cooking the Chicken or Beef ---

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   In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and heat it over medium-high. Place the marinated chicken or beef strips in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap. Let the protein cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready to be flipped when the bottom begins to turn white and brown. Flip the protein and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side until fully cooked through and browned.

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   --- Step 4: Combine Everything ---

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   Once the protein is cooked, return the vegetables to the skillet. Stir everything together for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through. Remove from heat and squeeze the remaining lime juice over the top.