Description
Sizzling sheet pan chicken fajitas bring Mexican-inspired magic straight to dinner tables with minimal cleanup. Colorful peppers, tender chicken, and warm tortillas create a simple yet satisfying meal that tempts hungry diners to gather around and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 ½ lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (sliced into thin strips)
Vegetables:
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green) (sliced into strips)
- 1 large red onion (sliced into strips)
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Juice of 1 lime (plus extra wedges for serving)
- Flour or corn tortillas (warmed)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- Sour cream (optional topping)
- Guacamole (optional topping)
- Salsa (optional topping)
- Shredded cheese (optional topping)
Instructions
- Activate the oven to a robust 400 degrees fahrenheit, preparing a foundation for an efficient roasting environment.
- Select a spacious sheet pan and create a protective barrier using parchment paper or apply a light coating of culinary lubricant to prevent sticking.
- Assemble chicken strips, bell peppers, and onions in an organized, single layer across the prepared pan, ensuring maximum surface exposure for optimal caramelization.
- Generously distribute the fajita seasoning blend across the ingredients, massaging the spices thoroughly to guarantee comprehensive flavor infusion.
- Position the pan centrally in the preheated oven, allowing the high temperature to transform the raw components into a vibrant, sizzling ensemble.
- Roast the ingredients for approximately 15-20 minutes, periodically rotating the pan to ensure uniform cooking and prevent potential charring.
- Validate doneness by confirming the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees fahrenheit and the vegetables exhibit a tender, slightly charred exterior.
- Extract the pan from the oven and permit a brief resting period, allowing flavors to settle and juices to redistribute throughout the dish.
- Serve immediately alongside warm tortillas, complemented by optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, and salsa for a customizable dining experience.
Notes
- Slice chicken and vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor distribution across the fajitas.
- Use high-heat neutral oil like avocado or grapeseed to prevent burning and achieve perfect caramelization on the sheet pan.
- Select bell peppers in different colors for vibrant presentation and varied nutritional benefits, adding visual appeal and extra vitamins to the dish.
- Adjust seasoning for dietary needs by using low-sodium spice blends or creating a gluten-free mix, making the recipe adaptable for various health preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg