Best 5 Hawaiian Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant islands of Hawaii, where East meets West in a tantalizing fusion of flavors. Hawaiian Chicken Fajitas, a delightful symphony of sweet and savory, captures the essence of this cultural blend. This dish features tender chicken marinated in a blend of tropical fruit juices, savory spices, and a hint of smoky paprika, grilled to perfection and served sizzling on a bed of sautéed vegetables. The vibrant array of colors and textures, from the grilled pineapple to the crisp bell peppers and onions, makes this dish visually appealing. Accompanied by warm tortillas, tangy salsa, creamy guacamole, and a dollop of sour cream, these fajitas offer a customizable culinary experience that will transport your taste buds to the shores of paradise. And for those seeking vegetarian or vegan alternatives, this article also presents a tantalizing Tofu Fajita recipe that swaps chicken for protein-packed tofu and a flavorful Vegetable Fajita recipe that showcases a medley of fresh and crunchy vegetables. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to Hawaiian Chicken Fajitas and its delightful variations.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN PINEAPPLE FAJITAS



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Pineapple brings a sweet and sassy flavor to this chicken fajita dish, we love it, have it a lot in the summer.

Provided by SHERRYLYNN2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
2 small red bell peppers, cut into strips
2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 slices canned pineapple, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
chopped fresh cilantro
lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and heat in the oven.
  • Combine the chicken, bell pepper, jerk seasoning, and pepper in a large bowl, set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with cooking spray. Add the pineapple and cook until brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the pineapple from the pan and set aside.
  • Return the skillet to the stove and heat the vegetable oil. Add the chicken and peppers; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Stir in the cooked pineapple. Serve in the warmed tortillas and garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 709.3 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS



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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

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

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

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Make and share this Hawaiian Chicken Fajitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 8h30m

Yield 8 tortillas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 slices pineapple, fresh (1/2 inch slices)
6 cups baby mesclun
8 large flour tortillas
1/2 cup tamari
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon wasabi paste
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
4 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In-between wax paper lightly pound chicken until uniform in thickness.
  • In a small saucepan mix together the tamari, unsweetened pineapple juice, sesame oil, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, grated ginger and garlic.
  • Bring to a quick boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Place chicken in a freezer bag and add marinade.
  • Marinate at least 8 hours.
  • Prep Grill.
  • While grill is heating up whisk together in a medium bowl the wasabi paste, honey, mayo, sour cream, pineapple juice, cilantro, salt and pepper.
  • Grill the chicken and pineapple slices until done, about 30 minutes.
  • Quickly heat the flour tortillas on the grill.
  • To assemble:.
  • Slice chicken and pineapple.
  • Place a small bed of greens on each tortilla, followed by the chicken and pineapple. Drizzle the wasabi cream evenly over each and chow down!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1286, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 80, Sodium 3765.8, Carbohydrate 193.8, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 67.2, Protein 51.6

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Suggested romance: Serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa and toasted almonds. Honey and pineapple add a sweet twist to these fajitas that my family loves. I like to serve them with coleslaw and baked or fried potatoes. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
8 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer. , In a small bowl, combine seasoning mix and water; stir in the honey, parsley, garlic powder and salt. Stir into skillet. Add pineapple. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. , Place chicken mixture on one side of each tortilla; fold tortillas over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SHEET PAN CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Quick and easy way to prepare homemade, flavorful fajitas for a crowd!

Provided by themoodyfoodie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
1 ½ pounds chicken tenders, quartered
4 cups sliced bell peppers, any color
1 onion, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Combine vegetable oil, chili powder, oregano, garlic, onion, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken tenders, bell peppers, and onion; shake to mix.
  • Marinate chicken mixture in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • Spread chicken mixture onto prepared pan.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until chicken is no longer pink and bell peppers soften, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cilantro and pour lime juice over chicken mixture; toss to distribute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 197.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are both good choices for fajitas. If you're using breasts, slice them into thin strips. If you're using thighs, cut them into 1-inch pieces.
  • Marinate the chicken. Marinating the chicken helps to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. You can use a store-bought marinade or make your own. Some popular marinade ingredients include olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Cook the chicken over high heat. This will help to create a nice char on the outside of the chicken while keeping the inside juicy. You can cook the chicken on a grill, in a skillet, or in a wok.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you're cooking the chicken in a skillet or wok, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the chicken fajitas immediately. Chicken fajitas are best served immediately after they're cooked. You can serve them with tortillas, rice, beans, and your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Hawaiian chicken fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and then cooked over high heat until it's tender and juicy. Served with tortillas, rice, beans, and your favorite toppings, these fajitas are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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