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Chicken fajitas

Fajita being made with grilled chicken, red and yellow peppers, lettuce, and cheese. Background shows a bowl and wrapped taco.

By Tom · Updated

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  • Serves 4
  • 30 min
  • Takes a bit of care

These chicken fajitas are the perfect quick and easy meal for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners. Made with tender strips of seasoned chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet red onions, all tossed in a smoky homemade fajita spice blend.

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Chicken fajitas

These chicken fajitas are the perfect quick and easy meal for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners.

  • Serves 4
  • 15 min prep
  • 15 min cooking
  • Takes a bit of care

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Ingredients

For the fajita seasoning

For the fajitas

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Method

Make the fajita seasoning

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, combine: 2 tsp smoked paprika (2 tsp), 2 tsp ground cumin (2 tsp), 1 tsp garlic powder (1 tsp), ½ tsp cayenne pepper (½ tsp), 1 tsp dried oregano (1 tsp), ¼ tsp white pepper (¼ tsp).

  2. Step 2

    1 tsp saltMix well until evenly blended. Set aside.

Prepare the chicken

  1. Step 1

    Butterfly 3 chicken breasts (3 breasts) to make them thinner.

  2. Step 2

    Slice them into thin strips.

  3. Step 3

    Place the chicken strips into a mixing bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Sprinkle over half of the fajita seasoning and mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.

  5. Step 5

    Wash your hands after handling the raw chicken.

Prepare the vegetables

  1. Step 1

    Take 3 bell peppers (3 peppers) (any colour).

  2. Step 2

    Remove the stems and seeds.

  3. Step 3

    Slice between the ribs (the lines running around the pepper (3 peppers)) to avoid the white (¼ tsp) membrane, which can be slightly bitter.

  4. Step 4

    Trim away any remaining white (¼ tsp) membrane and tap the pepper (3 peppers) sections to shake out leftover seeds.

  5. Step 5

    Slice the pepper (3 peppers) sections thinly.

  6. Step 6

    Peel and slice 2 red onions (2 onions):

  7. Step 7

    Trim off the tops and bottoms, cut them in half, peel, and finely slice.

Cook the chicken

  1. Step 1

    Heat a large frying pan, sauté pan, or wok over high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add about 2 tablespoons of oil (2 tbsp).

  3. Step 3

    Once hot, add the seasoned chicken.

  4. Step 4

    Spread it out in the pan and fry for 4-5 minutes, or until completely cooked through.

  5. Step 5

    Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Cook the vegetables

  1. Step 1

    In the same pan, add the sliced peppers (3 peppers) and onions (2 onions).

  2. Step 2

    Stir-fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes, until they begin to soften.

Combine everything

  1. Step 1

    Sprinkle in the remaining fajita seasoning.

  2. Step 2

    Return the cooked chicken to the pan.

  3. Step 3

    Stir well so everything is coated evenly in the seasoning.

  4. Step 4

    Cook for a further 1-2 minutes to heat through.

  5. Step 5

    Your chicken fajita filling is now ready.

Warm the wraps

  1. Step 1: Choose your preferred method

    Oven: Warm for a couple of minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Frying pan: Heat each side for about 30 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Microwave: Stack in a small pile and heat for 30 seconds.

Prepare the lettuce

  1. Step 1

    Use baby gem leaves (great as little cups) or shredded iceberg lettuce.

  2. Step 2

    You can layer the leaves on wraps or serve them on the side.

Assemble the fajitas

  1. Step 1

    Place a few lettuce leaves on a warm wrap.

  2. Step 2

    Spoon some chicken and vegetable filling into the centre (don't overfill, less is more if wrapping).

  3. Step 3

    Add a spoonful of soured cream (either on top or spread on the wrap first).

  4. Step 4

    Sprinkle over grated cheese.

  5. Step 5

    Fold in the sides, then fold the top over the filling, tucking as you roll to secure.

Serve

  1. Step 1

    Serve the fajitas immediately with extra soured cream, guacamole, or salsa on the side.

  2. Step 2

    Enjoy your quick and delicious homemade chicken fajitas.

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Questions people ask

How long does chicken fajitas take?

30 min from start to finish, of which 15 min is prep and 15 min is cooking.

How many does it serve, and can I change that?

As written it serves 4. Use the scale control on the recipe card to change it: every quantity in the ingredients and inside the method steps updates with it. Seasoning, and anything measured in pinches or splashes, is deliberately left alone.

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