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Mexican Chicken Stir-Fry


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Description

A vibrant and flavorful Mexican Chicken Stir-Fry featuring tender chicken breast, colorful bell peppers, onions, and a zesty blend of Mexican spices. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner served over rice or tortillas.


Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice


Instructions

In a small bowl, combine ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the skillet and sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the chicken. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly 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 red, yellow, and green bell peppers, and sliced onion to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add the minced garlic and the remaining spice mixture to the vegetables. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir well to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Serve the Mexican Chicken Stir-Fry hot over cooked rice, quinoa, or warm tortillas.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes