This chicken fajita recipe is great for a quick, weeknight-friendly meal.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon chile powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thin strips
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
• 8 flour tortillas, warmed
• shredded lettuce, for serving
• shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
• salsa, for serving
• sour cream, for serving

Directions

1. Gather the ingredients.
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3. In a resealable plastic bag, combine chile powder with salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cornstarch, water, and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add chicken, bell pepper, and onion. Seal bag and knead gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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5. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large cast iron skillet until shimmering. Empty the contents of the bag into the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
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7. Transfer chicken and vegetables to a large bowl and serve with warmed tortillas, lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and lime wedges.