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The blend of the seasoning in this chicken fajitas recipe is an optimal choice to use when you decide to prepare a delicious fajitas plate at home.
A Mexican night is never complete without a fajitas dish. Next to a tacos plate, and homemade tortillas, a plate of fajitas is a great choice. And among all fajitas variations, chicken fajitas is the classic Mexican dish that tops all Mexican dishes on a Mexican dinner, although, this does not mean that fajitas are limited to chicken.
Making this mouthwatering chicken fajitas recipe is so rewarding. If you are not a fan of chicken, or you lean toward beef strips, shrimps, or simply veggies, you can still benefit from this recipe. The blend of the seasoning in this recipe is an optimal choice to use when you decide to prepare a delicious fajitas plate at home.
Fajitas are a delicious, mouthwatering, juicy Mexican meal. The chicken strips are seasoned to perfection. The lime contributes to boosting the flavors in this dish. And the mix of colorful bell peppers tops it all. Serve it with classic guacamole, sour cream, and homemade tortillas, and call it a night!
What are the chicken fajitas ingredients?
Like any other Mexican dish, the secret behind its success is the blend of seasonings added. And with a balanced blend of Fajitas seasonings, you will enjoy a delicious fajitas plate whenever you want!
- Paprika
- Dried coriander
- Oregano
- Cumin
- Salt
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Chicken spices
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Lemon squeezed
How to make chicken fajitas at home?
Making chicken fajitas at home is very simple.
- As a start, you need to blend the seasonings.
- Next, chop the chicken into finger sizes.
- Then season the chicken from all sides
- After that, cook the chicken half through
- Then add the onions and bell peppers and mix to coat all ingredients.
- Finally, cook the fajitas until well done and enjoy!
How to cook chicken fajitas?
Cast iron skillet makes a great choice to cook fajitas. However, if you don’t, no worries.
On the other hand, although fajitas are best cooked on the stovetop, you can always take them on an oven visit and grill them in the oven.
What are this recipe’s variations?
Having these chicken fajitas wrapped in tortilla bread is a great option. However, adding more flavors to your wraps is a great idea:
- Add sour cream to your wrap.
- Boost your wrap with guacamole. And the best guacamole is always homemade.
- Top your fajitas with pickled avocados.
- Salsa adds a great flavor to your fajitas.
- Why not avoid adding onions to the fajitas and top your wrap with pickled onions.
Some FAQs:
How to store fajitas seasoning?
Fajitas seasoning can easily be stored in an air-tight container. These jars can be stored for up to 6 months in the pantry.
How to store chicken fajitas?
I am not in favor of storing cooked chicken in the freezer. Once cooled, you can place the chicken fajitas in an air-tight container and place them in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
How to reheat fajitas?
With any chicken dish, avoid reheating chicken in the microwave. The best option to reheat the chicken fajitas is either in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven.
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The blend of the seasoning in this chicken fajitas recipe is an optimal choice to use when you decide to prepare a delicious fajitas plate at home.
Ingredients
- 1 Kg chicken breast strips
- 1 white onion wings
- A mix of bell peppers, green, yellow, and red
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried coriander
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chicken spices
- Half tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon squeezed
Instructions
- To prepare the fajitas seasonings:
- Place the ingredients of the seasonings in one jar.
- Mix to combine all ingredients.
To prepare the chicken:
- Start slicing the chicken into finger size.
- Place the chicken in one bowl.
- Season the chicken with the fajitas blend.
- Toss to coat the chicken with the seasonings.
- Store the seasoned chicken in the fridge for 4 hours.
To cook the chicken:
- Heat the pan then add the olive oil.
- Add the chicken and start cooking.
- Chop the bell peppers into wings.
- Chop the onions into wings.
- Add the bell peppers and onions over the chicken once the chicken is cooked halfway through.
- Turn off the fire once the fajitas are well cooked.
Notes
- Make sure to marinade the fajitas for 4 hours, not less.
- For more delicious fajitas, choose fresh, colored spices.
- Store your spices in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition
Calories: 273 kcal per serving | Serving size: 1 serving spoon | Number of servings:
Total Fat 10 g | Saturated Fat 1 g | Cholesterol 111 mg | Sodium 1246 mg | Potassium 59 mg | Total Carbohydrate 9 g | Dietary Fiber 2 g | Sugars 2 g | Protein 38 g | Vitamin A: 13% | Vitamin C: 14% | Calcium: 3% | Iron: 4%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
