Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing chicken fajitas recipes, a symphony of flavors that will ignite your taste buds. These delectable dishes draw inspiration from the vibrant streets of Mexico, where sizzling skillets filled with succulent chicken, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic onions create an irresistible feast. Get ready to savor the authentic taste of fajitas, a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your preferences. Choose from our classic chicken fajitas recipe, an explosion of flavors made with juicy chicken breasts, tender bell peppers, and zesty onions, all marinated in a blend of spices and grilled to perfection. For a smoky twist, try our chipotle chicken fajitas, featuring marinated chicken infused with smoky chipotle peppers, ensuring a robust and unforgettable taste. And for those who love the heat, our spicy chicken fajitas offer a fiery kick, thanks to the addition of spicy chili peppers. No matter your spice preference, our selection of chicken fajita recipes promises an unforgettable culinary experience.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 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. Serve with toppings as desired.
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
CHICKEN FAJITAS, MILLIE'S
Member's Choice! Quick and easy ... these chicken fajitas are perfect for a busy day. I loved the combination of seasonings. It's not too spicy, but if you wanted to add some heat chop up jalapenos or top with a spicy salsa. A super simple weeknight meal.
Provided by Millie Johnson
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cut chicken breast into thin 2 inch long strips and add 1/2 tsp fajita seasoning and 1/2 tsp Adobo seasoning. Mix well and then set aside. Wash hands.
- 2. On a different cutting board (I have one that is for meat only and another for veggies), slice onion, bell pepper, and dice tomato.
- 3. Heat large skillet on high heat then add oil and chicken. Sautee chicken till cooked through.
- 4. Add sliced peppers and onions and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- 5. Add diced tomato and 1/2 tsp fajita seasoning and 1/2 tsp Adobo seasoning. Cook till peppers and onions are tender (2-3 minutes).
- 6. Serve with warm flour tortillas.
EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS
Need a simple, vibrant midweek meal the family will love? Put together these easy chicken fajitas and people can create their own masterpieces at the table
Provided by Member recipe by Steven Morris
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and wrap 6 medium tortillas in foil.
- Mix 1 heaped tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp ground coriander, a pinch of ground cumin, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 4 tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1 lime and 4-5 drops Tabasco together in a bowl with a big pinch each of salt and pepper.
- Stir 2 finely sliced chicken breasts, 1 finely sliced red onion, 1 sliced red pepper and 1 finely sliced red chilli, if using, into the marinade.
- Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot and add the chicken and marinade to the pan.
- Keep everything moving over a high heat for about 5 mins using tongs until you get a nice charred effect. If your griddle pan is small you may need to do this in two batches.
- To check the chicken is cooked, find the thickest part and tear in half - if any part is still raw cook until done.
- Put the tortillas in the oven to heat up and serve with the cooked chicken, a bag of mixed salad and one 230g tub of fresh salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 2.48 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN AND BEEF FAJITAS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 5h10m
Yield 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 45
Steps:
- For the marinade: In a blender, combine the olive oil, chili powder, Worcestershire, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic and lime juice. Next add the sugar, salt and pepper and blend the marinade until it's totally combined and smooth.
- For the meat: Place the chicken and beef in separate 2-quart baking dishes or large resealable plastic storage bags. Pour the marinade over the chicken and beef and rub the marinade all over the meat. Give your hands a good wash, and then cover the dishes with plastic wrap and let them marinate in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours.
- For the pico de gallo: Chop the tomatoes, jalapenos and onion into a very small dice. (Leave the seeds in your jalapenos for a hotter pico. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to your preferred temperature.) Next, chop up a nice-sized bunch of cilantro. Just remove and discard the long leafless stems before chopping. No need to remove the leaves from the stems completely. Place all of these ingredients together in a bowl and give it a good stir. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the bowl. Add salt to taste and stir again.
- For the fajita vegetables: Throw the onions and bell peppers into a bowl and toss with the olive oil and some salt and pepper.
- When ready to cook, preheat the grill to high heat.
- Cook the chicken on both sides until completely cooked through (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Remove it to a platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Grill the beef on both sides until completely cooked through, about 5 minutes in total. Remove it to a platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Tip the fajita vegetables into a grill basket and grill until cooked, tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- To put it all together: Pile the veggies on a platter. Slice the chicken and beef.
- For the fixins: Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm through on the grill. Serve the chicken, beef and veggies with the warm tortillas, Fiesta Beans, grated cheese, sour cream, lime wedges and pico de gallo.
- Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Set them aside and let them soak for 5 to 6 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse the beans, and then place them in a large pot. Add the garlic, green, orange and red bell peppers and the onions. Cover them with about an inch of water, and then add the ham hock or bacon. Next add the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, and then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans until tender, about 2 hours. Check the liquid level about halfway through the cooking process; if you'd prefer the beans to be less soupy, you can ladle off about a third of the cooking liquid.
HOMEMADE CHICKEN FAJITAS
Making homemade fajita seasoning is a lot easier than you might think, and you probably already have the ingredients in your spice cabinet. Simply combine a mixture of chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and voila, you're ready to make fajitas. Brighten up this dish with a mixture of red, orange, yellow, and green peppers. Top with your favorite garnishes. We use sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Provided by Mark A. Sheeler
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder for fajita seasoning together in a small bowl.
- Trim chicken of any excess fat and place in a large, lidded bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with about 3/4 of the fajita seasoning. Toss, adding more oil if necessary, until coated. Poke chicken with a knife to allow penetration of seasoning and oil. Place the lid on the bowl and shake until chicken is thoroughly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator, shaking every couple of hours, for 4 to 6 hours.
- Remove the marinating bowl from the refrigerator and let sit on the counter until chicken is room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make 2 stacks of 4 tortillas, and wrap each one in aluminum foil.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onion. Stir in remaining fajita seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
- While vegetables are cooking, place tortillas in the oven to warm. At the same time, grill chicken, turning halfway through, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- To assemble fajitas, fill warmed tortillas with chicken, peppers, and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1099.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
CHICKEN FAJITAS
Add fun to a kids' party and cut down on prep time with fajitas the little ones can build themselves. Serve with guacamole alongside the chicken and peppers
Provided by Lulu Grimes
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, then cut them into thin strips. Put them in a bowl, add the remaining ingredients and rub into the chicken with your hands.
- Heat the oil for the pepper mix in a large frying pan and fry the onion wedges for 6 mins or until softened. Turn the heat up high so the wedges char slightly at the edges, season well and, using a slotted spoon, lift them onto a baking tray and keep warm.
- Add the peppers in batches, cook them the same way, then transfer to the baking tray with the onions. Cook the tomatoes in the same way and add them to the peppers.
- Heat a griddle pan or use the same frying pan and cook the chicken in batches over a high heat - allow them to catch a little on the edges but don't overcook them. Add them to the baking tray to keep warm.
- Heat the tortillas on the griddle, then wrap in foil and keep warm in the oven, or heat in the microwave following pack instructions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 70 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your fajitas the best flavor. If possible, buy organic vegetables and herbs.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
- Cook the chicken over high heat: This will help to create a slightly charred exterior while keeping the inside of the chicken juicy.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Including a variety of vegetables in your fajitas will add color, flavor, and texture. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the vegetables, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Serve the fajitas immediately: Fajitas are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will help to ensure that they are hot and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Chicken fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your fajitas are flavorful and juicy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken fajitas a try!
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