Sizzling Skillet Chicken Fajitas (w/ BEST Marinade)

Sizzling Skillet Chicken Fajitas are truly restaurant-worthy! Soak the chicken in a super flavorful marinade, then cook in a cast iron skillet to create that signature seared chicken that’s still perfectly tender and juicy. Mix with charred bell peppers and onions, then pile it high on a soft tortilla for the ultimate Mexican dinner. After marinating, it can all be done in under 20 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular)
• 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
• 1/2 tsp dried Mexican oregano
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp liquid smoke
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs) (cut in 1/2 horizontally, then cut in 1/2 inch slices)
• 3 bell peppers (various colors, cut into 1/2 inch slices)
• 1 yellow onion (or purple or white, cut into 1/2 inch slices)
• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• corn or flour tortillas
• shredded cheese
• avocado
• salsa or pico de gallo
• fresh cilantro (chopped)
• fresh lime juice
• sour cream
• shredded lettuce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Whisking all the marinade ingredients together. Place sliced chicken in a bag, then pour the marinade on top. Seal the bag and agitate to coat chicken in marinade. Marinate for at least 6 hours - overnight, or freeze it.
2. 2Once marinated, drain chicken in a strainer, allowing to drain thoroughly.
3. 3While chicken is draining, add ½ tablespoon of oil to a cast iron skillet and heat over high heat until very hot. Add the onions, bell peppers, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes. Once tender and charred, remove from skillet.
4. 4Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the hot skillet and allow to get hot. Still over high heat, add half of the drained chicken and sear, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the meat from the skillet and repeat with second half of chicken.
5. 5Add the veggies back into the skillet with the chicken and toss with tongs. Then serve with warm tortillas and toppings.