Fajita Chicken

Fajita chicken is a staple at my house. I use it in fajitas, tacos, on salads, as a protein main with other veggies such as green beans or squash and zucchini...  you could even top a potato with it and other 'fajita' toppings for a tasty meal higher in carbohydrates. It's pretty versatile. Quick and simple, just like I like it!

NOTE: If you have a George Foreman grill or similar you can simply season the meat and put it on the grill for a fast salad topper. It is lower in fat this way and not quite as tasty in my opinion but very fast and easy. I do not have a grill at the moment, of any type, so am working on fajita meat on the stove top. This one is just a seasoned meat rather than a marinade but I am working on a marinaded fajita chicken as well.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 bell peppers (optional)
• 1 onion (I prefer sweet onions)
• 2 lbs chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp butter, divided
  
• fajita seasoning, to taste (make sure to check the ingredients if you are purchasing a prepared seasoning mixture)

PROCEDURE:

1. Start out by heating a skillet on the stove top on medium heat.
2. While you wait for the skillet to heat up prep your veggies by slicing them into slivers about 1/2 inch in width. 
3. Slice your chicken breasts into strips 1.5-2 inches wide. Add fajita seasoning to the chicken according to your preference.
4. Once the pan is hot add in 2 tbsp of butter.
5. Toss in a small handful of the onions and let them sweat down in the pan with the butter for a few minutes. 
6. Once they have softened add in your chicken strips.
7. Cook the chicken over medium heat with the softened onions and browned butter. Make sure to flip the chicken after a few minutes to ensure that it is evenly cooked and completely.
8. Once chicken is cooked through remove it to a bowl or plate away from the heat and allow it to cool. 
9. Add the final tbsp of butter to the pan and allow it to melt down before adding in the rest of the vegetables.
10. Saute until the onions and peppers reach the desired tenderness. Some people prefer very fresh and crisp veggies and others prefer very soft veggies. I don't eat a lot of peppers and onions so I often leave this step out if I am just cooking for myself.
11. Once the veggies are done you are ready to plate however you wish! The chicken will be cool enough to dice or cube at this point if you would like to do so.