Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest, plus wedges for serving
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup prepared pico de gallo or fresh salsa
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Mix the chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and rub on the chicken breasts.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook, turning, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet, reserving the skillet, and bake until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a cutting board to rest, 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the reserved skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the bell peppers, onion, garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are lightly browned, 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the lime zest and 2 tablespoons water.
  • Season with salt.
  • Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in the oven, 5 minutes, then divide among plates.
  • Slice the chicken.
  • Top the tortillas with the chicken, bell pepper mixture, pico de gallo and cheese.
  • Serve with lime wedges.
  • Per serving: Calories 372; Fat 13 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol75 mg; Sodium 779 mg; Carbohydrate 33 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 32 g
  • Photograph by Christopher Testani