Best 10 Stir Fried Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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**Stir-fried Chicken Fajitas: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**

Savor the tantalizing flavors of stir-fried chicken fajitas, a delectable dish that combines the essence of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of stir-frying. This versatile recipe offers a delightful symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a burst of zesty spices. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore three variations of this dish: the classic chicken fajitas, a vegetarian delight, and a tantalizing shrimp fajita option. Each recipe promises a unique taste experience, catering to diverse preferences while maintaining the core elements of this beloved dish. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let's dive into the world of stir-fried chicken fajitas!

**Classic Chicken Fajitas:**

* Savor the traditional stir-fried chicken fajitas, featuring succulent chicken strips marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, sautéed to perfection with an array of colorful bell peppers and onions.

**Vegetarian Delight:**

* Experience the vibrant flavors of vegetarian fajitas, where tender tofu takes center stage, absorbing a symphony of spices and mingling harmoniously with crisp vegetables.

**Shrimp Fajitas:**

* Indulge in the succulent shrimp fajitas, where succulent shrimp are tossed in a zesty marinade and stir-fried until plump and flavorful, complemented by a medley of crunchy vegetables.

No matter your dietary preference, the stir-fried chicken fajita family has something to offer. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we delve into the detailed recipes for each variation, guiding you through every step of creating this culinary masterpiece. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this versatile dish that promises a fiesta of flavors in every bite!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS



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These Easy Chicken Fajitas are the perfect weeknight meal because they're on the table in about 20 minutes start to finish!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 chicken breasts
1 medium onion
1 lime
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green or orange)
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin (optional)
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Cut onion into slivers & slice peppers.
  • In a separate bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of ½ lime, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, pepper, cumin and salt. Cut chicken into strips and toss with the spice mixture.
  • Preheat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high. Add ½ of the chicken and cook until just cooked, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Set chicken aside and add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Drain onions well (if soaking per note below) and cook 2 minutes. Add in sliced peppers and cook an additional 2 minutes or just until hot. Add chicken back to the pan and stir to combine.
  • Squeeze additional lime overtop and serve over tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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I developed this recipe one evening when I was hungry for fajitas but didn't want to light the charcoal grill! That makes the preparation a little different from traditional chicken fajitas...but our family likes these better.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinned chicken breast halves cut in thin strips
3/4 cup bottled Italian dressing
1 small mild onion, sliced, separated into rings
1 small green pepper, sliced in strips
1 small red pepper, sliced in strips
1 small yellow pepper, sliced in strips
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Flour tortillas
Picante sauce
Sour cream

Steps:

  • In heavy plastic bag, combine chicken strips and dressing; refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally. Drain. , Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat; stir-fry chicken strips and onions for 2 minutes. Add pepper strips and mushrooms; cook and stir until chicken is done and peppers are tender-crisp. Season with garlic salt, lemon juice and salt and pepper as desired. Serve in warm tortillas. Top with picante sauce and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 14g fat, Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate, Fiber 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FREEZER BAG CHICKEN FAJITA STIR-FRY



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This Mexican-inspired stir-fry is the perfect quick weekend project: peppers, onions and chicken are tossed with a chili-spiced oil and frozen.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 small flour tortillas, warmed
Guacamole, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds black pepper in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the garlic, peppers and onion and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and let cool completely.
  • Transfer the vegetables with the marinade to a large resealable plastic bag and add the chicken. Squeeze out most of the air and seal, then toss gently to coat the chicken with the marinade. Freeze until ready to use. Let thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before cooking.
  • Pour the chicken, vegetables and marinade into a large skillet and heat over high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the chicken and vegetables among 4 plates. Serve with 3 tortillas each and the guacamole, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges on the side.

DEEP FRIED CHICKEN OR STEAK FAJITAS



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Easy, good and Spicy. This is deep fried heaven if you like peppers, I use both hot and mild peppers so that it is a surprise which on you are getting. Or if you know that there will be guests that do not like the heat you can separate out the different veggies. Most times I just put all on a platter with dips and lettuce in the middle of the plate for people to wither make their own wrap or to eat as fried hor's dourves.

Provided by Huskergirl

Categories     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 chicken breasts or 2 round steaks
12 jalapenos
2 anaheim chilies
2 green peppers
1 large yellow onion
1/4 cup flour
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope fajita seasoning mix or 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
1 cup flour
1 cup beer
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, separated (whites beaten to white foam)
3 cups oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Freeze breasts or steaks for 15 minutes to make it easier to slice thin.
  • Slice into thin strips.
  • Seed and cut all peppers into thin strips.
  • Peel onion and cut into thin strips.
  • Place flour and seasoning into a bag add all peppers and onion.
  • Drop floured veggies onto batter and add to hot oil.
  • Fry until golden about 3 minutes.
  • Repeat until all veggies are cooked and then cook meat the same way.
  • Great with nacho cheese, ranch dressing or salsa to dip inches Or you can serve on a leaf of lettuce to use as the tortilla, since there is batter on the stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1216.1, Fat 115.7, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 101.4, Sodium 253, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4, Protein 16.3

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA STIR-FRY



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Give your picnic extra sizzle with chicken fajitas in the grill basket. Peppers, chilies and Old El Paso salsa lend mucho flavor to this low-fat main dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons chopped (not drained) chipotle chilies in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
8 flour tortillas (6 to 8 inch)
1 medium ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced thinly
Additional Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In large bowl, mix 1/4 cup salsa, the honey, chipotle chilies and chili powder. Add chicken, bell peppers and onion; toss to coat. Place mixture in grill basket (grill "wok").
  • Cover and grill chicken and vegetables over medium heat 15 to 18 minutes, shaking basket or stirring mixture occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Spoon mixture onto center of each tortilla; top with avocado and additional salsa. Roll tortillas around filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Fajita, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN FAJITA STIR-FRY WITH PEPPERS



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Make and share this Chicken Fajita Stir-Fry With Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (4 ounce) chicken breasts, cut in bite size pieces
0.5 (35 g) package fajita seasoning mix (more if you wish)
1/2 cup chicken stock
vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 yellow sweet pepper, sliced in strips
1/2 sweet red pepper, sliced in strips
1/2 green sweet pepper, sliced in strips
1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into bite sized pieces; place in sealable plastic bag.
  • Whisk fajita seasoning into the chicken broth; pour over chicken in plastic bag; shake well and seal tightly , place in fridge to marinate for 30 minutes or more.
  • Veggie spray non stick wok or large frypan; heat to medium hot; pour chicken with marinade into wok, stir fry and cook down to about 1/4 cup of mainade. about 10 minutes.
  • Add sweet peppers and red onion to wok, add salt and pepper, stir fry until almost all of the marinade is gone, (or until the consistancey you prefer), about 10 minutes; we like our veggies tender crisp).
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 74.4, Sodium 451.3, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 26.4

STIR-FRY CHICKEN FAJITAS - WW



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Make and share this Stir-Fry Chicken Fajitas - Ww recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gallopin Gael

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 large red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 large yellow pepper (thinly sliced)
1 large green pepper (thinly sliced)
1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 flour tortillas (fajita size)

Steps:

  • Take oil, lime juice, cumin and cayenne and mix together in a glass bowl. Put chicken in bowl and let it marinade for 1-2 hours.
  • In a wok, heat 1 tablespoon of water until very hot. Add chicken with marinade and stir-fry over high heat until chicken is white throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to plate.
  • Add another 2 tablespoons of water to wok and heat until very hot. Add peppers, onion, garlic; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Return chicken to wok and season with pepper. Toss until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Serve with flour tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream and guacamole.

FAJITA STIR FRY



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This is an easy, quick dinner. We love fajitas and stir-fry. I found this recipe on razzle dazzle recipes.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb boneless lean beef (top round, sirloin)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large onion, thinly sliced and separated
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
flour tortilla
avocado
tomatoes
salsa
sour cream
cheese

Steps:

  • Cut beef into 1" strips 1/8" thick.
  • Place skillet on high heat. When hot, add 1 T oil and stir fry meat until browned(1 1/2 to 2 minutes).
  • Transfer meat to bowl.
  • Add 1 T oil to skillet and add garlic, onion, and green pepper.
  • Stir fry until onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir together cumin, lime juice and cornstarch, then add to skillet.
  • Return meat to pan and stir fry until mixture is hot and bubbles.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • Serve in tortillas with garnishments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 5.4, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 1.1

FAJITA VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Whether you serve this as a side or vegetarian main dish, our recipe for Fajita Vegetable Stir-Fry is easy, delicious and soon to be a family favorite. These veggies are ready in just 20 minutes and so versatile, they can be used in tacos, fajitas or burritos. To make this dish a bit heartier, add chicken, shrimp, or tofu and serve over rice.

Provided by Country Crock®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Country Crock®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread
2 medium red or yellow bell peppers, sliced
1 medium sweet onion, cut into thin wedges
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Melt Country Crock® Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook red peppers and onion until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 5.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

STIR FRIED BEEF FAJITAS



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These are delicious. Make sure the skillet or wok is extremely hot before adding the meat, Can substitute 1 pound skinless and boneless chicken or 1 pound pork loin, sliced for flank steak.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 lb flank steak, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 green peppers, thinly sliced
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
salsa
guacamole
sour cream
chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish or zip-top freezer bag; add steak. Cover or seal and let stand 30 minutes.
  • Remove steak from marinade; discarding marinade.
  • Pat beef dry with paper towels.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat; add beef, and stir fry 3 minutes.
  • Remove beef from skillet with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and onion; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir fry 6 minutes or until tender.
  • Wrap tortillas in plastic wrap. Microwave on high 20 seconds.
  • Spoon beef and vegetable mixtures evenly over tortillas; add desired toppings, and roll up. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Slice chicken thinly against the grain: This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will allow you to stir-fry the fajitas in a single layer, ensuring that they cook evenly.
  • Heat the oil over high heat: This will help to sear the chicken and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Stir-fry the chicken in batches: If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of stir-frying.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your fajitas.
  • Season the fajitas with a variety of spices: This will give them a delicious flavor.
  • Serve the fajitas immediately: They are best when served hot off the skillet.

Conclusion:

Stir-fried chicken fajitas are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover chicken, and they can be easily customized to your own tastes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give stir-fried chicken fajitas a try.

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