Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas

1. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - 2 pounds
2. Ground cumin - 1 ½ teaspoons
3. Chipotle chile powder - 1 teaspoon
4. Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
5. Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
6. Salt, or to taste - 1 teaspoon
7. Ground coriander - ½ teaspoon
8. Garlic powder - ½ teaspoon
9. Dried Mexican oregano - ½ teaspoon
10. Ground black pepper, or to taste - ½ teaspoon
11. Bell peppers, sliced - 2 medium
12. Onion, sliced - 1 medium
13. Extra-virgin olive oil, divided - 3 tablespoons
14. Lime, juiced - 1 medium
15. Flour tortillas, warmed - 16 (8 inch)

How to cook deliciously - Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas

1. Stage

Dry chicken with paper towels and pound to a uniform thickness of 1/2 to 3/4-inch thickness.

2. Stage

Combine cumin, chipotle chili powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, coriander, garlic, Mexican oregano, and pepper in a bowl. Divide spice mixture in half. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 of the spice mixture and rub on both sides of the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.

3. Stage

Combine bell pepper slices, onion slices, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Stir vegetables until coated in oil, then sprinkle reserved spice mix over the vegetables. Stir until evenly coated; set aside.

4. Stage

Heat a dry 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the hot skillet. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until the chicken is nicely browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board.

5. Stage

Add seasoned vegetables to the same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

6. Stage

While vegetables are cooking, slice the chicken breasts into 1/2-inch slices, and add back to the skillet to continue cooking. Continue stirring and cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

7. Stage

Remove skillet from heat and drizzle lime juice over all. Give one final stir and serve in warm flour tortillas.