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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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This Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a colorful and flavorful way to enjoy classic fajitas with minimal cleanup. Chicken strips, bell peppers, and onions are seasoned with a blend of spices and olive oil, then roasted on a single sheet pan for 20 minutes. Finished with fresh lime juice and cilantro, these fajitas are served with corn tortillas and optional toppings like sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and salsa for a delicious and easy meal ideal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Spice Mix

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Fajita Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into strips
  • 3 bell peppers, cut into strips (any colors)
  • 1 medium white onion, sliced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 12 small corn tortillas

Optional Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Grated cheese
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheet Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Spice Mixture: In a bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to create a flavorful spice blend.
  3. Season Chicken: Add the chicken strips onto the prepared baking sheet and coat them evenly with the spice and olive oil mixture.
  4. Add Vegetables and Toss: Add the bell pepper strips and sliced onion onto the baking sheet with the chicken and toss everything together so the vegetables and chicken are well coated with the spices.
  5. Roast in Oven: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  6. Add Fresh Lime and Cilantro: Once cooked, squeeze the fresh lime juice over the chicken and vegetables, then sprinkle with chopped cilantro for a fresh burst of flavor.
  7. Serve: Serve the fajita mixture warm in small corn tortillas with optional toppings like sour cream, grated cheese, guacamole, and salsa as desired.

Notes

  • You can customize the mix of bell peppers with any colors you prefer or have on hand.
  • For added heat, consider adding some sliced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
  • Ensure the chicken is cut into uniform strips for even cooking.
  • If you prefer, you can warm the tortillas wrapped in foil in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
  • This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings using two sheet pans.

Find it online: https://recipethrive.com/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas-recipe/