Chicken Fajitas for #SundaySupper

Sunday Supper says "Cinco de Mayo is almost here and we want to see your best recipes to celebrate. This holiday celebrates Mexico’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. It is now celebrated across the United States as a fiesta of good food, family, and friends"

Today we are all sharing our favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes.  This party is being hosted by Shelby of Grumpy's Honey Bunch.  I am sharing a quick, easy and complete one pot meal today, Chicken Fajitas.

In fact, I am going to be sharing Mexican Recipes all week long with my Holiday Fun with Blog Friends group, so stay tuned for that. 

Now, back to Sunday Supper.  This one pot meal is perfect for Lazy Sundays with family and friends. Your chicken can marinate for up to 3 hours and the vegetables can be prepped and set aside so that when you get hungry, dinner will be on the table in about 15 minutes.

This meal is perfect for entertaining.  Put out some chips and salsa, pour some margaritas and relax while you visit with your friends.  Refill their drinks and head to the kitchen to cook up this meal that needs nothing more than a side of sour cream and some guacamole should you choose.  Warm up some tortillas and dinner is served.

Chicken Fajitas

Serves 6-8

2 lg or 4 sm chicken breast halves (approx. 3 lbs)

zest and juice of 2 limes

2 T. sugar

1 t. dried basil

1 t. dried thyme

1 t. cinnamon

dash cayenne pepper

1 onion

10-12 miniature sweet peppers or 1 each, green, red and yellow bell pepper

2-3 T. olive oil

8-10 Flour tortillas

Sour Cream, Guacamole and Salsa for serving, if desired.

Clean and trim any fat and cartilage from the chicken breasts.  Slice into 1/2" thick strips and place in a large bowl.  Add the lime zest, lime juice, sugar, basil, thyme, cinnamon and cayenne.  Toss to coat the chicken thoroughly.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.

Peel, and halve the onion.  Cut into thin slices and set aside.  Halve the peppers, remove stem and seeds and cut into 1/2" wide slices.  Set aside.

Heat 2 T. olive oil in a large skillet or wok over med high heat.  Remove the chicken from the marinade and put in pan.  Discard remaining marinade. Stir fry for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink. 

Remove to a plate and set aside.  Add more olive oil to the pan, if needed.  Add the onions and peppers. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.  Return chicken to the pan and stir fry for another minute or two.

Serve with warmed tortillas and toppings of your choice.  Print Recipe

More Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Sunday Supper Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Appetizers

• Beef and Portobella Tostados by Our Good Life
• Cumin Spiced Potato Quesadillas by Sprinkles and Sprouts
• Easy 5 Minute Restaurant Style Salsa by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Fiesta Corn Dip Recipe by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Rotisserie Chicken Nachos by Pies and Plots

Drinks

• Cherry Paloma by The Crumby Cupcake
• Spicy Micheladas by Food Lust People Love
• Strawberry Pineapple Agua Fresca by Authentically Candace

Entrees

• Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
• Chicken Tinga Chalupas by Palatable Pastime
• Chicken Tortilla Soup by Soulfully Made
• Chipotle Chicken and Black Bean Soup by Cooking Chat
• Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Casserole by Simple and Savory
• Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Mexican Slaw by A Mind Full Mom
• Southwestern Chicken Layered Salad with Cilantro Dressing by My Savory Spoon

Sides and Sauces

• Alambre Skillet Cheese Dip by My Life Cookbook
• Black Bean Cilantro Rice by Sew You Think You Can Cook
• Mango Habanero Sauce by Caroline’s Cooking
• Queso Fundido (Melted Cheese with Chorizo) by Tara’s Multicultural Table
• Slow Cooker Healthy Refried Beans by Cricket’s Confections

Sweets

• Blueberry-Chocolate Jicamuffins by What Smells So Good?
• Carlota de Limón – Lime Charlotte by Sunday Supper Movement
• Flourless Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake by Baking Sense
• Margarita Cupcakes by Gourmet Everyday
• Oreo Taco Cookies by Ninja Baker
• Sopapilla-Inspired Cheesecake Bars by Books n’ Cooks
• Strawberry Gluten-Free Hand Pies by And She Cooks

Tacos

• Chicken Street Tacos by The Freshman Cook
• Chicken Fajitas by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Lime Chicken Soft Tacos by Life Tastes Good
• Mini Taco Bowl Bites by Jersey Girl Cooks
• Pineapple Lime Chicken Tacos by Brunch-n-Bites
• Taco Bake by My World Simplified

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