Chicken Fajitas – Fresh Tex-Mex Recipe for Summer

Fajitas originated from Tex-Mex cuisine, a blend of Mexican and Texan culinary traditions. Originally made with marinated beef cuts, chicken fajitas have become a lighter, popular alternative. Perfect for hot days, they offer fresh flavor, vibrant colors, and are ideal for outdoor meals.

 Ingredients (serves 4)

• 500 g chicken breast, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp sweet paprika

• Salt and pepper

• Corn or wheat tortillas

• Guacamole, sour cream or salsa

 Instructions

1. Marinate chicken with lime juice, oil, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper for 30 minutes.

2. Sauté chicken in a hot pan until golden. Remove.

3. Cook vegetables in the same pan.

4. Return chicken, mix, and serve in warm tortillas.

5. Add guacamole or cream to taste.