Sizzling Chicken Fajitas - delicious Canadian chicken recipe

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Fajitas au Poulet Grésillantes

Name: Fajitas au Poulet Grésillantes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken (thighs or breast); 1 cup sauce or liquid; 2 cups vegetables or accompaniment; 2 tbsp oil or butter; 1 tsp primary spice; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp pepper

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27 min4420 cal

The cast iron skillet goes from stovetop to table still sizzling — that's the theatre of chicken fajitas and it's completely worth the drama. Sliced chicken thigh, bell peppers in three colours, white onion, and a fajita seasoning blend hit a screaming hot pan. Everything gets a little char — that's not burning, that's flavour. The sizzling sound when you bring the pan to the table is half the experience. Serve with warm flour tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese.

Ingrédients

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Valeur nutritive par portion

Calories420 kcal

Protéines33 g

Lipides28 g

Glucides24 g

Fibres2 g

Sucre9 g

Sodium577 mg

Conseils de pro

💡Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking — weeknight speed depends on having everything ready to go.
💡A hot pan is essential for good searing. If the chicken doesn't sizzle when it hits the pan, your pan isn't hot enough yet.
💡Chicken thighs are more forgiving than breast for weeknight cooking — they stay juicy even if you get distracted for a few minutes.

Variantes

🔄Swap chicken for shrimp for a lighter, faster version of most weeknight recipes.
🔄Meal prep the seasoned chicken the night before — the marinade develops and you save 10 minutes at dinnertime.
🔄Serve over cauliflower rice instead of regular rice for a lower-carb option.