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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Cultural Context

Sheet pan chicken fajitas are a modern take on the traditional Mexican dish, which features grilled meat and vegetables wrapped in tortillas. This one-pan version simplifies the cooking process, making it accessible for busy weeknights while still delivering bold flavors. Fajitas have become a popular dish in many households, celebrated for their versatility and ease of preparation, allowing for various fillings and toppings.

MexicanMXmain
40 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken thighs
1 cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 cup orange bell pepper, sliced
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
to taste hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
8 small tortillas

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and flavorful.

1

Welcome to the recipe for chicken fajitas.

2

Use chicken thighs for lean protein, but you can substitute with chicken breasts if preferred.

3

Slice the chicken thighs into quarter-inch strips.

4

Cut both ends off the onion, slice it in half, peel it, and then slice it into thin strips.

5

For the bell peppers, remove the core and seeds, then slice them into strips.

6

Mix the sliced chicken, onion, and bell peppers in a bowl.

7

Add olive oil, salt, chili powder, cumin, and paprika to the mixture.

8

Optionally, add hot sauce and mix everything together until well combined.

9

Spread the mixture evenly on a sheet tray without overcrowding it to ensure browning.

10

Bake in the oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and browned.

11

Once cooked, you can either build a fajita immediately or let it cool before portioning into meal prep containers.

Cooking Techniques

mixingroasting

Equipment Needed

large bowlsheet panovenskillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Chicken FajitasFajitas de Pollo
Local Name: fajitas de pollo al horno

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