CAST IRON CHICKEN FAJITAS

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Marinating the chicken is an absolute must. Then cooking in a cast iron skillet results in mouth-watering fajitas. Serve with tortillas and your choice of toppings, such as salsa, guacamole or avocado, sour cream, or fresh-squeezed lime juice.

Provided by Yoly

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, sliced

Steps:

Combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breast and toss until well coated. Cover bowl and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts to the hot skillet, reserving the marinade. Cook until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet, slice, and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet and add onion, bell peppers, and reserved marinade. Cook until vegetables are soft and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken back to the skillet, stir, and cook until warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 664.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g