This restaurant classic is easier than you might think to make at home.

This recipe is loved by our readers and boasts with a 5-star rating.

Yay, chicken fajitas!

Chicken Fajitas resting in a cast iron platter

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So easy to make, and so quick.

And, of course, flour tortillas.

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What Does “Fajita” Mean?

Chicken Fajitas wrapped in tortillas

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A little bit of back story.

You want the steak to be rare in the middle.

Rare is not good for chicken.

Searing chicken breasts in cast iron pan for chicken fajitas

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you might also use chicken thighs if you prefer.

Just keep in mind they may need a couple of extra minutes to cook.

Cook the peppers and onions in the same pan while the meat is resting.

Chicken Fajitas on a cast iron serving skillet

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Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a glass or plastic container.

Wipe off most of the marinade and sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt.

As soon as the oil begins to smoke, lay the chicken breast pieces in the pan.

Chicken being cut in half horizontally

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Let the chicken cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, until you have a good sear.

If you want to test for doneness, cut into one piece with the tip of a sharp knife.

Here’s a tip: Stack the seared chicken breasts and then cover them in foil.

A chicken breast being cut in half horizontally

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Together they will retain heat better as you cook the peppers and onions.

While the chicken is resting, cook the onions and peppers.

Add another tablespoon of oil to the frying pan.

Chicken being marinated in a glass bowl

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As soon as the oil is hot, add the onions and peppers to the pan.

Spread the onions and peppers in an even layer in the pan.

Let them cook undisturbed for 2 minutes.

Three pieces of chicken cooking in a cast iron skillet

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You want them to sear with some blackening.

Stir the vegetables and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

Slice the chicken across the grain into strips.

Cooked chicken in a stack resting on a cutting board

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Cooked chicken covered in foil on a cutting board

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Bell peppers and onions cooking on a cast iron skillet

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Chicken being sliced on a cutting board

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