Chicken Fajitas. So easy to make, and so quick. The method involves quickly searing the meat on a griddle or grill, and then slicing and serving with quickly seared peppers and onions. Chicken fajitas in the air fryer doesn't get any easier than this.
A classic Mexican recipe, juicy chicken is seasoned, seared and cooked to perfection. Chicken Fajitas are the perfect anytime dinner you need. We can thank the cuisine of Tex-Mex for the classic fajita. You can cook Chicken Fajitas using 10 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Chicken Fajitas
- It’s 4 Tbs of canola oil, divided.
- Prepare 2 Tbs of lime juice.
- It’s 1 1/2 tsp of seasoned salt.
- You need 1 1/2 tsp of dried oregano.
- You need 1 1/2 tsp of ground cumin.
- You need 1 tsp of garlic powder.
- You need 1/2 tsp of chili powder.
- You need 1/2 tsp of paprika.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes, optional.
- You need 1 1/2 lb of boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips.
Originally, the term referred to a grilled strip of meat served in a tortilla. Chicken Fajitas – healthy and seriously delish! Whenever I see rainbow coloured capsicum on sale at the stores, I immediately think of Fajitas. I know, I know, full points for (un)originality.
Chicken Fajitas step by step
- In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lime 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 desired toppings..
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas – all baked together in one sheet pan – of course meaning clean up is a breeze! Chicken Fajitas made with homemade fajita seasoning, chicken thighs, bell peppers and onions in a cast iron skillet. We love easy everyday Mexican Food. You can use strips of boneless chicken breast instead of the beef. Feel free to double the marinade.