Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced against the grain into 1/2-inch thick strips
3 bell peppers (one green, one yellow, one red), cored and sliced into strips
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 lime
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
8–10 small flour or corn tortillas
Desired toppings such as sour cream, sliced avocado or guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded cheese
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
1-Getting started: Getting started with this sheet pan chicken fajitas is as simple as gathering your ingredients and following a few easy steps. Begin by preheating your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, which helps ensure everything cooks evenly and quickly for a perfect weeknight dinner.
2-Prepare the pan and ingredients: First, lightly grease a large sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. Then, slice the chicken and vegetables into strips as specified, and spread the sliced vegetables evenly on the pan before placing the chicken strips on top for even roasting.
3-Season the chicken and vegetables: Next, combine all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and mix well, then sprinkle most of it on the chicken and some on the vegetables. Spoon the minced garlic over the chicken and drizzle the vegetable oil over the whole pan, tossing everything well to coat and spread into an even layer.
4-Bake and finish: Bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring if needed for uniform cooking. In the last 5 minutes, wrap the tortillas in foil and warm them in the oven. Finally, remove the pan, squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and vegetables, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with the warmed tortillas and desired toppings.
Last Step:
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๐ Slice chicken against the grain to maximize tenderness.
โฒ๏ธ Avoid overcooking to keep the chicken juicy.
๐ฅ Prepare and season ingredients ahead of time for quicker weeknight meals and store refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 424
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 519mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 87mg
