Description
Sizzling sheet pan chicken fajitas bring Mexican-inspired magic to dinner tables with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Colorful bell peppers, tender chicken, and zesty seasonings create a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced into thin strips
Vegetables:
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced
- 1 large red onion, sliced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
Serving (Optional):
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper or applying a light coating of oil, then heat the oven to a precise 400°F (200°C) for optimal cooking conditions.
- Create a robust marinade by whisking together olive oil, aromatic spices including chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and a hint of red pepper flakes in a generously sized mixing bowl.
- Incorporate thinly sliced chicken strips, vibrantly colored bell peppers, and sliced onions into the seasoning mixture, ensuring each ingredient is thoroughly and evenly coated with the zesty spice blend.
- Distribute the marinated ingredients across the prepared sheet pan, arranging them in a single layer to promote even roasting and maximum flavor development.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated oven and roast for approximately 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan midway through cooking to guarantee uniform browning and thorough chicken cooking.
- Once the chicken reaches a perfect golden hue and the vegetables exhibit a tender, slightly caramelized texture, remove the pan from the oven.
- Brighten the dish with a fresh squeeze of lime juice, gently tossing the ingredients to incorporate the citrusy notes and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Serve the sizzling fajitas immediately, nestled within warm tortillas and accompanied by an array of preferred garnishes such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Toss chicken and veggies thoroughly in seasoning to ensure every bite bursts with flavor and even cooking.
- Use different colored bell peppers for vibrant presentation and varied nutrient profile, making the dish visually appealing and healthier.
- For low-carb version, replace tortillas with lettuce wraps or serve over cauliflower rice to reduce carbohydrate intake.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes after baking to retain juiciness and prevent drying out, ensuring tender and succulent meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg