Easy Chicken Fajitas (Pan and Oven Methods)
These chicken fajitas are loaded with juicy strips of seasoned chicken, tender peppers, and just the right hit of lime. Make them sizzlin’ hot in a skillet or toss it all on a sheet pan for the oven version. Either way, dinner is handled. Just grab some tortillas, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro if you’re feeling fancy, and dig in.
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 258.11kcal
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chicken tenders or 2 chicken breasts cut into medium pieces
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers any color, thinly sliced
- 1 lime for serving
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
Pan Method:
- Mix 2 tablespoon olive oil, lime juice, salt, and all spices in a medium bowl.
- Add chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat. Optionally, marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken for 7 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté shallots and bell peppers over medium heat stirring for 7 minutes until soft.
- Transfer the cooked vegetables to a bowl.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- Mix the sliced chicken and sautéed vegetables together in a bowl. Serve immediately with tortillas, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.
Oven Method:
- Preheat the oven to 380°F (190°C). Mix chicken with oil, spices, peppers, and shallots.
- Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Let the chicken cool slightly, then slice thinly. Mix with the vegetables and serve with lime wedges, avocado, and cilantro.
Nutrition
Serving: 275g | Calories: 258.11kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.3g | Protein: 26.59g | Fat: 13.46g | Fiber: 2.02g | Net Carbohydrates: 7.18g