Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs (680g) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) High-heat cooking oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 2 Medium bell peppers (mixed colours), cored, seeded, and sliced thinly
  • 1 Large yellow onion, sliced thinly
  • Pinch of salt (for vegetables)
  • 8 Small (6-inch) flour tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Chicken & Marinade: Slice chicken evenly. In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, toss to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Mix the Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine all Fajita Seasoning Blend ingredients (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, cayenne if using).
  3. Prep Vegetables: Slice onions and bell peppers into uniform, thin strips. Set aside.
  4. Sear the Chicken: Heat the skillet over medium-high to high heat until smoking slightly. Add 1 Tbsp cooking oil. Remove chicken from the marinade (discard excess liquid). Working in batches if necessary (do not overcrowd the pan!), cook chicken until opaque and nicely browned/charred on the edges (about 4–6 minutes per batch). Remove chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
  5. Sauté Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 Tbsp oil to the hot pan. Add sliced onions and peppers. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Sauté vigorously, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred (about 5–7 minutes).
  6. Combine & Season: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Sprinkle half of the prepared Fajita Seasoning Blend over the mixture and toss well for about 1 minute to heat through and coat everything beautifully. Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
  7. Warm Tortillas: Quickly warm the tortillas directly over a low gas flame using tongs, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave briefly until pliable.
  8. Assemble and Serve: Transfer the sizzling mixture to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges and warm tortillas.