Zesty Chicken Fajitas

These chicken fajitas are loaded with juicy, seasoned chicken and colourful peppers for a bold, satisfying bite. Topped with fresh lime, avocado, and sour cream, they’re perfect for a quick and flavourful dinner.

Recipe - Coal Harbour

Prep Time15 Minutes

Servings4

Cook Time15 Minutes

Ingredients

3 tbsp. sesame seed oil, divided

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced

1 tsp. chili powder

½ tsp. ground cumin

1 ¼ tsp. onion powder

1 ½ tsp. garlic powder

¼ tsp. Italian seasoning

2 bell peppers (¾ green, ¼ orange, ¼ yellow, and ¾ red), mixed and sliced

½ large onion, sliced

2–3 tbsp. lime juice (fresh) + more for serving

8 tortilla shells, slightly warmed

Shredded cheese

Green onions, thinly sliced

Avocado, diced

Sour cream

Lime wedges

Directions

1. In a large skillet, toss sliced chicken with 3 tbsp sesame oil, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook over medium-high heat until chicken is golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, add bell peppers and onion. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened and slightly charred.

3. Return chicken to the skillet, add lime juice, and toss everything together to combine.

4. Serve warm in tortilla shells, topped with cheese, avocado, green onions, sour cream, and a fresh squeeze of lime.

15 minutes

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

Directions

2. In the same skillet, add bell peppers and onion. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened and slightly charred.

3. Return chicken to the skillet, add lime juice, and toss everything together to combine.

4. Serve warm in tortilla shells, topped with cheese, avocado, green onions, sour cream, and a fresh squeeze of lime.