Skillet Chicken Fajitas
From my cookbook THE BEST KIDS COOKBOOK: "A fajita is like a delicious soft taco filled with peppers and onions and your favorite choice of meat! Use chicken, steak, or even pork!"
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Large skillet
- Measuring Spoons
- Tongs or spatula
- Serving plates
- Mixing spoon
- Small bowls (for toppings)
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts roughly 1 pound, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 green bell pepper sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 medium onion peeled and sliced
- 8 tortillas for serving
Toppings:
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
- Black olives
- Green onions
- Guacamole or pico de gallo
Instructions
- Carefully slice the chicken into very thin slices with help from your adult helper.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high and sauté the thinly sliced chicken in the olive oil for 3-4 minutes. Add all the seasonings and continue to cook until the chicken is completely cooked through. about 7-10 minutes total.
- Now, remove the cooked chicken from the skillet. In the same skillet, add 1 teaspoon of oil and cook the onions and bell peppers for 3-5 minutes until they are crisp tender.
- Finally, add the chicken back in and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 more minutes and serve inside warm tortillas with toppings you love! Enjoy!