Fajita Recipe Chicken

In this chicken fajita recipe, chicken is infused with a flavorful marinade, then cooked with bell peppers, onions and garlic. Served with your favorite tortillas, guacamole, and homemade salsa, these chicken fajitas are an easy, healthy & delicious weeknight meal.

Whenever we go out for Mexican food, I almost always order chicken fajitas (or chicken enchiladas). Since going out with 6 young children isnt always easy, I decided it was past time for me to make the best chicken fajita recipe at home!

In this recipe, chicken is infused with a flavorful marinade, then cooked with bell peppers, onions and garlic.

Chicken Fajitas – Easy & Flavorful!

Chicken fajitas are an easy and flavorful weeknight meal. This Mexican recipe that everyone will love can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes. Watch the video above!

Prep: 10min

Total: 26min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 140 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 bell peppers (thinly sliced )
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lime
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• tortillas
• sour cream
• pico de gallo
• avocado

Instruction:

1. Add the fajitas seasoning ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir together.
2. Generously sprinkle the fajita seasoning on both sides of the chicken and use your fingers to press it into the chicken.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 7-8 minutes on each side.
4. While your chicken is cooking, cut the bell peppers and onion into thin slices.
5. Once the chicken has finished cooking, remove it to a plate and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet over medium heat and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. When the bell peppers are just about done sauteing, slice the chicken breasts into strips.
7. Add the chicken back into the skillet, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and stir everything together.
8. Serve immediately with tortillas and extra toppings such as sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.

Flavorful Chicken Fajitas

This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Prep: 20min

Total: 30min

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
• 1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
• Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

Instruction:

In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Add toppings as desired, fold in half.

Chicken Fajitas

In this chicken fajita recipe, chicken is infused with a flavorful marinade, then cooked with bell peppers, onions and garlic. Served with your favorite tortillas, guacamole, and homemade salsa, these chicken fajitas are an easy, healthy & delicious weeknight meal.

Prep: 20min

Total: 95min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 213 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 0.01 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 281 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, unSaturated Fat 7 g

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken breasts (sliced into very thin 1 to 1.5” long strips)
• 2 TBS lime juice
• 2 TBS olive oil
• 1 TBS minced garlic
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 TBS olive oil (or more as needed)
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)
• 1 green bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)
• 1 onion (sliced into thin strips)
• Sour cream (guacamole, a drizzle of extra lime juice, cheese, salsa, tortillas, etc.)

Instruction:

1. Add the fajita seasoning to the chicken and turn to coat. Cover the bowl and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour at room temperature or longer in the refrigerator. Make sure to remove chicken from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before cooking so it is not too cold when cooked (this will help it brown quickly).
2. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN FAJITAS | the best easy mexican recipe + homemade seasoning

FAQ

What can you put in a fajita?

• Shredded cheese.
• Salsa.
• Shredded lettuce.
• Diced tomatoes.
• Guacamole.
• Sour cream.
• Pico de gallo.
• Cilantro.

How do you cook fajita meat so it’s not tough?

1. Cut the Beef Against the Grain. Slicing meat against the grain helps tenderize it. By looking closely at the steak, you’ll be able to see the direction the grain is running. …
2. Marinade with an Acid. Acids like citrus juice or vinegar tenderize meat by breaking down its fibers.

Should I cook chicken or veggies first for fajitas?

Do you cut fajita chicken before cooking?