Fajitas

This Mexican chicken builds skirt steak or chicken breast, bell peppers and white onion into a satisfying meal you can have ready in about 65 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Whisk together the juice of one lime, the minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, half the oil and a good pinch of salt, then coat the sliced meat and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips so they cook quickly and evenly.
- Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until just smoking, then sear the meat in a single layer without crowding for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Cook beef to your liking or chicken until it reaches 74°C and is no longer pink, then transfer to a plate and let it rest.
- In the same pan add the peppers and onion and stir-fry over high heat for 5 to 6 minutes until softened and lightly charred at the edges.
- Slice the rested meat against the grain into strips, return it to the pan with the vegetables, and toss with a squeeze of lime to combine.
- Warm the tortillas, pile the sizzling meat and peppers into a serving dish, and serve with lime wedges for everyone to build their own.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Lime
- lemon
What to serve with Fajitas
- Cajun spiced fish tacos Seafood
- Braised Beef Chilli Beef
- Chickpea Fajitas Vegetarian
- Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans Vegetarian
Tips & common questions
How long does Fajitas take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lime?
Try lemon. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
Fajitas is an original Mexican recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Beef Fajitas Costa Rica.JPG by Eric T Gunther, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.







