Description
A quick and flavorful Mexican Chicken Stir-Fry featuring tender chicken breast, colorful bell peppers, and classic Mexican spices, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken strips to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to evenly coat everything with the spices.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to combine and the chicken to heat through.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and fresh lime juice.
Serve the Mexican Chicken Stir-Fry hot, optionally with rice or tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes