Chicken Fajita Tacos

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Successfully bring Tex-Mex to your kitchen with Chicken Fajita Tacos--juicy chicken thighs bursting traditional Mexican fajita flavors!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Skillet Chicken Fajitas

Servings: Servings

Calories: 462kcal

Author: Kelly Anthony

4 tablespoons canola oil or avocado oil, separated
1-1-½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 package taco seasoning (see below for homemade fajita seasoning recipe, if desired)
½ of a yellow onion, cut into ¼" rings
½ of a red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ¼" rings
½ of a green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ¼" rings
½ teaspoon generous pinch of Kosher salt
Pinch of black pepper
flour or corn Tortillas
shredded Cheese, guacamole, and sour cream for serving (if desired)

Pat the chicken dry. With a sharp knife, cut into ¼" strips. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle over Tex-Mex seasoning. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil has come to temperature, add the chicken and allow to cook for 4 minutes. Turn each strip and allow to cook for 4 minutes more. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. If the skillet appears dry (with little-to-no oil remaining), add the last tablespoon of canola oil to the skillet. Add the onions and peppers. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and black pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Remove from the heat. Add the chicken back to the skillet, toss to combine and serve.

If you'd like to make Homemade Fajita Seasoning rather than using a storebought seasoning, add the following ingredients to a bowl and mix.