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Chicken Fajita SkilletDinner
High ProteinDairy Free

Chicken Fajita Skillet

Sizzling chicken, peppers and onions with warm tortillas - 44g protein family dinner.

Prep

10m

Cook

15m

Total

25m

Servings

3

kcal

550

Protein

44g

Carbs

50g

Fat

18g

Macros per serving

Allergen info

Contains: Gluten, Dairy.

GlutenDairy

Auto-detected from the ingredient list. Always double-check labels on packaged items (e.g. protein powders, sauces, breads), many are produced in facilities that also handle nuts, soy, milk, wheat or eggs. If you have a severe allergy, do not rely on this list alone.

Overview

Why it works

The steakhouse fajita moment, at home in 25 minutes. Charred chicken, blistered peppers, sweet onions, warm tortillas and everyone builds their own.

  • High-heat searing builds Maillard flavor without needing heavy sauces.
  • Bell peppers deliver over 200% RDA of vitamin C per serving.
  • Corn tortillas keep the plate gluten free without cutting carbs too low for training.

Ingredients

Ingredients · 3 servings

  • 600 g chicken breast, sliced thin
  • 3 bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • Greek yogurt, salsa, cilantro, lime wedges to serve

Instructions

Step by step

  1. 1

    Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and toss with half the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over the highest heat until it begins to smoke; this high heat is non-negotiable for the charred flavor.

  3. 3

    Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook without stirring for 2 minutes, then stir and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through and charred in spots; work in batches if your pan is small to avoid crowding.

  4. 4

    Remove the chicken and set aside, then add the remaining olive oil to the same pan.

  5. 5

    Add the sliced bell peppers and onions and cook on high heat for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have charred edges but are still slightly crisp.

  6. 6

    Return the cooked chicken to the pan, squeeze the lime juice over everything and toss together for 30 seconds to combine.

  7. 7

    Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 20 seconds per side until soft and pliable.

  8. 8

    Serve family style straight from the pan with Greek yogurt, salsa, cilantro and extra lime wedges on the side.

Pro Tips

Coach-level details

  • Very hot pan is non-negotiable - a lukewarm skillet steams instead of chars.
  • Slice everything the same thickness so it cooks evenly.

Storage & Swaps

Keep it, swap it, save it

Storage

  • Refrigerates 4 days.
  • Reheat in a hot pan not the microwave to keep the char.
  • Label containers with the prep date.

Smart swaps

  • Skirt steak or shrimp.
  • Cauliflower rice bowl instead of tortillas.

Pair with a program

Eating right is half the result.

Plug this recipe into an Onyx program for the other half - periodized training that actually moves the needle.

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