Description
Sizzling sheet pan chicken fajitas bring Mexican-inspired flavors straight to your kitchen with minimal cleanup. Peppers, onions, and tender chicken create a quick, delicious meal that delivers restaurant-quality excitement you can easily enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Vegetables:
- 1 pound mini sweet peppers
- 2 large red onions
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Tortillas and Toppings:
- 12 6 or 7-inch flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream
- Optional toppings: guacamole
- Optional toppings: cheese
- Optional toppings: salsa
- Optional toppings: hot sauce
- Optional toppings: jalapeños
- Optional toppings: lime wedges
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375ºF and coat a spacious baking sheet with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Blend chicken strips, sliced bell peppers, and onions in a generous mixing bowl with the zesty marinade, ensuring each ingredient is thoroughly coated. Let the mixture rest and absorb flavors for 15-30 minutes if schedule permits.
- Arrange the seasoned ingredients in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet, allowing even heat distribution and optimal roasting.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until chicken reaches perfect doneness and vegetables become tender and slightly caramelized.
- For an enhanced smoky finish, switch oven to broil and crisp the edges for 3-5 minutes, creating delightful charred spots on peppers and chicken.
- Transfer the sizzling fajita mixture to a serving platter, accompanied by warm tortillas and an array of preferred garnishes like fresh cilantro, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor infusion, letting the chicken absorb more spices and become more tender.
- Choose bell peppers in different colors to create a vibrant and visually appealing dish that’s rich in nutrients.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular tortillas with corn tortillas or serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Pat chicken and vegetables dry before marinating to help seasonings stick better and achieve optimal caramelization during roasting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg