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Chicken Fajitas in a cast iron skillet.

Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas

Carne Diem Culinary
These Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas are perfectly seasoned with a blend of chili peppers, cumin, warming spices, and a touch of lime. They are super easy to make and easily cooked on your grill or smoker, or on your stovetop.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chicken, Tex Mex
Servings 4
Calories 169 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large Chicken Breasts cut into slices
  • 1 Onion sliced
  • 2 Bell Peppers sliced
  • Olive Oil

Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Mild Hatch Chile Powder
  • ½ teaspoon California Chile Powder
  • ½ teaspoon New Mexico Chile Powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon White Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Lime powder or crystallized lime May substitute Citric Acid
  • ¼ teaspoon Oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon Coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the seasoning by mixing together the fajita seasoning ingredients.
  • Drizzle the chicken and veggies with a little olive oil then liberally apply the seasoning.
  • Heat a large pan of skillet over medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • Cook the veggies and chicken until the chicken reaches and internal temperature of 165 degrees (about 5-7 minutes). For softer veggies add the veggies a few minutes before adding in the chicken.
  • Serve warm on flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 443mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2252IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bell peppers, Breeo, Cast Iron, chicken, chile peppers, cumin, Key Lime, Onion, Tex Mex
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