Today as we're heading into a long weekend, I'm going to hook you up with some excellent Chicken Fajitas plus 5 more recipes, so you can have the BEST meal with the most delicious food!
Trust me you're going to be set!
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Love fajitas? Next time try the Shrimp and Chicken Fajitas Recipe, it's amazing!
Why you'll love this recipe
I love fajitas, don't you? Chicken Fajitas are an easy weeknight meal and the leftovers are fabulous!
✔️ They take just minutes to make.
✔️ You'll only need a handful of ingredients.
✔️ They are easy, flavorful and the whole family will love them!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- chicken breasts
- bell peppers
- jalapenos pepper
- onion
- olive oil
- limes
- cumin
- smoked paprika
- coriander
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- corn and/or flour tortillas
Instructions
This is an overview, for detailed instructions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Prepare & slice/dice the chicken. Put in a gallon Ziploc bag.
- Slice the peppers and onion - add them to the chicken, set aside.
- Combine the remaining ingredients; oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, cilantro, garlic, salt & pepper into a small bowl, whisk to combine.
- Pour marinade over chicken and peppers, seal tightly and mix the marinade throughout the bag to combine.
- Put the bag into a large bowl (just in case it springs a leak!). Flip the bag a couple of times to distribute the marinade.
- On a hot grill or with a heavy fry pan, heat to medium/medium-high and fry until the veggie are just crisp and the chicken is cooked thru.
The marinade is easy to make. You'll start with the spices - cumin, paprika, coriander, garlic, salt & pepper. Mix that with a little lime juice and olive oil and that's it!
Tips and Variations
- If you're serving a crowd, double the recipe and put the veggie and chicken in separate Ziploc bags. That way you can cook them to the right "done-ness" more easily. Also if you have a vegan or vegetarian diners, then you won't have to make a separate dish!
- Aren't the colors of the peppers and onions beautiful? This meal is simple and quick! And you know what....if you're lucky enough to have some leftovers, they make a killer omelet on day two!
- Or here's another idea add the leftover fajitas to a bowl of crunchy lettuce. Add salsa and a bit of sour cream - instant salad!
I've even used leftovers to make Fajita Soup, I do love leftovers! 😋
More fantastic fajitas recipes
- Make your own fajitas seasoning - delish!
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas - so easy to make!
- Delicious Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas, made on the stovetop.
- Chicken Fajita Casserole - this doesn't get any easier and the oven does all the work!
Serve with
And remember I said I was going to hook you up? Here is the rest of the meal - a cocktail, guacamole, rice and beans - even a recipe for mini churros! Check this out!
- Every party needs a cocktail! Let's start this party with a pitcher of margaritas!
- How about some guacamole? No fiesta is complete without it!
- Rice and beans are also a must! This copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is delicious and black beans will compliment the meal as well.
- Round your meal out with Rotel Chicken Casserole.
- To wrap up the party let's enjoy some Mini Churros!
Are you set? All you need now is music, let's get this party started!
Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts sliced or cubed
- 2 bell peppers your choice - red and orange or yellow and green thinly sliced - just mix it up!
- 1 jalapenos pepper minced - if you aren't a fan of heat, remove the ribs and seeds. That's where the heat comes from
- 1 onion cut into slivers
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 limes juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- corn and/or flour tortillas
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Instructions
- Prepare & slice/dice the chicken. Put in a gallon Ziploc bag.
- Slice the peppers and onion - add them to the chicken, set aside.
- Combine the remaining ingredients; oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, cilantro, garlic, salt & pepper into a small bowl, whisk to combine.
- Pour marinade over chicken and peppers, seal tightly and mix the marinade throughout the bag to combine.
- Put the bag into a large bowl (just in case it springs a leak!). Flip the bag a couple of times to distribute the marinade.
- On a hot grill or with a heavy fry pan, heat to medium/medium-high and fry until the veggie are just crisp and the chicken is cooked thru.
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Deanna
Give me a good chicken fajita and a margarita any day!! These look soo good! Ole!
Bowl Me Over
Got everything you need right there for a great party - ole right back at ya! 😀 Thanks Deanna!!!
Jennifer A Stewart
I love fajitas so much and order them at the restaurant, mostly because I love the sizzling sound they make when they bring them out on the o hot pan. But they are also a great way to feed a crowd!
Bowl Me Over
I so agree Jennifer, I LOVE that sizzle! So much fun - I need to get one of those pans, that would make it that much more fun - thank you so much for stopping by!!
Aunt Bee
Chicken Fajitas are a family favorite over here! I have to try your recipe. It looks DELICIOUS!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you so much, I appreciate the compliment! Enjoy the fajitas, it's one of our favorites!!!
Michaela Kenkel
These are amazing!! Adding them to the menu plan this week!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful Michaela - enjoy! Fajitas are one of our favorite meals!!!
Madi
Chicken fajitas are a favorite of mine! I can't wait to try your version, they look great!
Bowl Me Over
Yum, yum, yum - you'll love these Madi, enjoy!!!
Christie
I'm a total fajita hoor. If they're on the menu I will order them. Can't wait to make these at home!
Bowl Me Over
I know right? Love a great fajita - yum!!!
Michelle
I'm loving your chicken fajitas...that's one dinner everyone here can always agree on! And I love the rest of the dinner...makes life easier when it's all planned out for you!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Michelle! Same here, everyone loves fajitas such a great meal!
Sandra Shaffer
What a delicious menu! I think I'll make your chicken fajitas to take to work for lunch this week. Easy and so flavorful! I'll have to wait for the margarita for after work 🙂
Bowl Me Over
I love that idea Sandra - why not use the leftovers for lunches, brilliant! Enjoy!!!
Dan from Platter Talk
Very nicely done and beautifully photographed! I love fajitas and for some unknown reason I've never made them. I love the use of lime juice in this recipe; I can only imagine how great this must have tasted!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Dan, I think it's time for you to make some fajitas! I'm sure the boys will love them!!!
Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish
I love fajitas and your marinade sounds so delicious! I also love all of your great ideas for using the leftovers, I'd make a double batch just to be sure I had enough for leftovers!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Lisa, it's such a yummy dish and if you can enjoy it again with a twist? Always a winner. Thank you so much for stopping by!
Julie
I love a great Fajita and you sure have a knack for putting this kind of dish together! Thank you for putting my beans in there. That is definitely a meal that I'd love to have on my table!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Julie! Those beans really round out a great meal - I just love Mexican food!