One of my favorite dishes to order at a Mexican restaurant is chicken fajitas! They are always packed with flavorful and are so delicious.

Here is a just-as-delicious homemade version that the whole family approved of!

I love serving fajitas with Alvarado Street Bakery's sprouted tortillas because they are packed with nutrients and are easier to digest. Read more about that here.

30 Minute Chicken Fajitas

Serves: 5

Ingredients:

Chicken Marinade:

3 TBS avocado oil

4 1/2 TBS fresh lemon juice ( about 3 small lemons)

2 TBS water

1 tsp salt

2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp cumin

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

3/4 tsp chili powder

3/4 tsp paprika

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1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch-thick strips

3 large red bell peppers, cut into bite-sized strips

1 TBS avocado oil

1 sweet onion

Optional: tortillas, lettuce, cheese, sour cream

Directions:

In a plastic bag or deep glass dish, add all of the marinade ingredients except the chicken. Mix altogether and then add the raw chicken breasts and peppers, letting them marinate for at least 2 hours ( I recommend 3-4 hours, or overnight for the most flavor).
After the chicken & peppers have marinated, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add avocado oil and onions, stirring occasionally. Cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the marinated chicken & peppers to the pan, dumping all of the extra marinade in too. Cover with a lid (or tinfoil) and allow it to cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, flipping the chicken with a fork at the five minute mark.
After 10 minutes, check the chicken to see if it is cooked. If it's not done, finish cooking for about 3-4 minutes (or more/less depending on the thickness of the chicken).
Once the chicken is fully cooked, you can either shred it with two forks or just use scissors and cut the strips into bite-sized ones.
Serve with tortillas, lettuce, sour cream, cheese, or whatever you would like!

Makes GREAT leftovers because the flavors are able to meld overnight. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

ENJOY!

Don't forget to tag me on Instagram so I can see your recreations!

Xx,

Emily

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