Currently I would call myself a purist when talking about food.  I am trying to eat less processed and more natural foods, and cooking from scratch a little more.  I love my food to have a lot of flavor, but most pre-made seasonings have a lot of fillers and preservatives in them to give them a longer shelf life.  So I thought I should try to make my own, and it is pretty delicious!  This recipe makes about 3 recipes at a time so I don’t have to make it every time we want fajitas.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Fajita Seasoning

Makes about 3 batches

1 Tbsp paprika

3/4 Tbsp salt

1/2 Tbsp chili powder

1/2 Tbsp black pepper

1/2 Tbsp garlic powder

1/2 Tbsp sugar

1/4 Tbsp onion powder

1/2 tsp cumin

Mix all ingredients together, store in airtight container until use.

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For the fajitas you will need:

1/3 of your Seasoning mix

2 Large Chicken Breasts

4 large Flour Tortillas or 8 Corn Tortillas

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1/2 Onion, chopped in strips

1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped in strips

1 Avocado

1/2 cup Salsa

Directions

  1. Saute 1/2 onion and 1 red pepper in 1 Tbsp olive oil until desired crispness is achieved (about 5-10 minutes).  Move to a bowl and keep warm.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into strips and rub 2-3 them with the fajita seasoning, and cook in the same skillet. Cook until no longer pink in the middle, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add chicken and sauteed vegetables in a flour tortilla (12″) or 2 small (6″) tortillas.  Top each 12″ tortilla with 1/4 avocado, cilantro, and salsa.  Enjoy your 30 minute meal!

If you like this recipe, you may also like this Homemade Salsa!

Nutrition Info per serving (serves 4):  Calories: 345, Total Fat: 12 g, Total Carbs: 24 g, Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g, Protein: 32 grams.

Fajitas

Easy Home Made Fajitas

Jenn Bryant
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 425 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp Paprika
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1/4 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 Large Chicken Breasts, about 1 lb. total
  • 4 Large Flour Tortillas or 8 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Onion, cut into strips
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 whole Avocado
  • Salsa

Instructions
 

  • Saute 1/2 onion and 1 red pepper in 1 Tbsp olive oil until desired crispness is achieved (about 5-10 minutes).  Move to a bowl and keep warm. 
  • Cut the chicken breasts into strips and rub 2-3 them with the fajita seasoning, and cook in the same skillet. Cook until no longer pink in the middle, about 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken and sauteed vegetables in a flour tortilla (12") or 2 small(6") tortillas.  Top each 12" tortilla with 1/4 cup cheese, 1/4 avocado, and salsa.  Enjoy your 30 minute meal!  Garnish with salsa if desired.
Keyword chicken, fajitas

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