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Tavuklu Fajita
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Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling chicken fajitas with peppers, onions, lime, warm spices, and soft tortillas.
Easy⏱️ 35 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 15 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Under 30 min
- #Easy
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Timeline
Total 35 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 650 gr Chicken breast
For serving
- 8 adet Flour tortillas
For the vegetables
- 2 adet Red capia peppers
- 2 adet Green peppers
- 1 adet Onion
For the marinade
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lime juice
- 3 diş Garlic
For the spice mix
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sweet paprika
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Oregano
General
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into thin strips, and slice the peppers and onion lengthwise.
- 2
Mix the olive oil, lime juice, crushed garlic, cumin, sweet paprika, oregano, and salt.
- 3
Coat the chicken in the marinade and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 4
Heat a wide pan over high heat and brown the chicken in two batches for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the peppers and onions to the same pan and saute for 5 minutes, until the edges lightly char.
5 min05:00 - 6
Return the chicken to the vegetables and toss together for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 7
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds and serve with the fajita filling.
30 sec00:30
💡 Tip: Do not crowd the pan; when the chicken and peppers cook in two batches, they brown instead of steaming.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Bring fajitas de pollo to the table with warm tortillas, pico de gallo, and optional mashed avocado.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
32
g protein
44
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 41%Fat 29%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Fajitas make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Chicken Fajitas take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 15 minutes; 35 minutes in total.Is Chicken Fajitas difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Chicken Fajitas have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 44g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Chicken Fajitas contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chicken Fajitas belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Fajitas need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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