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Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Juicy strips of spiced chicken with soft peppers and onions, served sizzling hot with warm tortillas.

Time
30 min
Serves
2
Effort
lazy
Calories per serving
~590 kcal
Spice
medium
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Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

For 2 servings

  • chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips2
  • olive oil1 tbsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • smoked paprika1 tsp
  • chilli powder (adjust to taste)1/2 tsp
  • salt and pepperto taste
  • red pepper, sliced1/2
  • yellow pepper, sliced1/2
  • onion, sliced1/2
  • small tortillas4
  • natural yoghurtto serve
  • fresh corianderto serve

Method

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  1. 1

    In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken with the cumin, smoked paprika, chilli powder, salt and pepper until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat until hot.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken strips and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through with no pink in the middle. Remove and set aside on a plate.

  4. 4

    In the same pan, add the sliced peppers and onion. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until softened and lightly charred at the edges.

  5. 5

    Return the chicken to the pan and toss everything together for 1 to 2 minutes until hot.

  6. 6

    Warm the tortillas briefly in a dry pan or microwave.

  7. 7

    Serve the chicken and pepper mixture with warm tortillas, a spoonful of yoghurt and fresh coriander.

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