Mexican Chicken Stir-Fry
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican Chicken Stir-Fry featuring tender chicken breast, colorful bell peppers, and a zesty blend of spices. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
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 onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
Instructions
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 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 red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with the sliced onion. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add the minced garlic to the vegetables 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, black pepper, and salt over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to evenly coat everything with the spices.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Serve the Mexican Chicken Stir-Fry hot, optionally with warm tortillas or over rice.