1-Getting Started with Prep: Start by slicing your ingredients to make the cooking process smooth. Cut the onion into slivers and slice the peppers, then prepare the chicken by cutting it into strips. In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1/2 lime, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cumin if you’re using it, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

2-Getting Started with Prep: Toss the chicken strips in this spice mixture to coat them evenly, letting the flavors sink in for a few minutes. This step is key to getting that tasty, smoky taste throughout the dish. Once everything is prepped, you’re ready to heat up the pan and start cooking.

3-Cooking the Chicken and Veggies: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook half the chicken until it’s just done, about 3 to 5 minutes, then set it aside and repeat with the rest using the remaining oil. For the veggies, add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.

4-Cooking the Chicken and Veggies: If you soaked the onions in cold water to make them milder, drain them first, then cook for about 2 minutes. Add the sliced peppers and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook for 2 more minutes until they’re hot and slightly soft. Return the chicken to the pan, stir everything together, and squeeze the juice from the remaining 1/2 lime over the top.

5-Cooking the Chicken and Veggies: Serve it all over tortillas with your favorite toppings for a complete meal. For more tips on stir-fries, explore our chicken and broccoli stir-fry recipe, which offers similar quick-cooking techniques. This will help you master stir-frying for various meals.