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Chicken Fajitas

Published: Apr 15, 2022 · Modified: Mar 2, 2026 by Deborah · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · Leave a Comment

Chicken fajita in flour tortilla with avocado and cheese on wooden board
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Chicken fajitas is probably one of the most popular Tex-Mex dishes to find on restaurant menus, and is certainly one of my favourites.   You can't beat the delicious smell and sizzle of the chicken and vegetables as your fajitas are served to you!

Here's my delicious recipe to make your own at home.   You have the option to use shop bought fajita seasoning, or make your own.

The chicken and vegetables are juicy and full of flavour from the marinade and then you customise the end result with your choice of optional toppings...we like all of them!! 

Tips

  • Cotija cheese is a Mexican cheese that is similar to feta with a crumbly texture and salt flavour.   It's difficult to get locally, so I use feta instead.
  • Swap out the chicken for strips of beef or steak, or leave out meat entirely and add some more veg for a vegetarian option.
  • This chicken fajita recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.

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How to make these Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

  • 1 large chicken breast (approx. 300g), butterflied and sliced into strips
  • 2 peppers (any colours), deseeded and sliced
  • 1 red onion, thickly sliced
  • 4 flour or corn tortilla wraps

For the marinade:

  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning - shop bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • half a lime, juice only
  • 2 to 3 drops tabasco sauce (optional)

To serve (optional):

  • sour cream (I use reduced fat!)
  • pico de gallo salsa
  • avocado slices or guacamole
  • grated cheese or cotija (see Tips)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken, peppers and onion in a large plastic bowl, add the marinade ingredients. Stir well to combine and then set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet or frying pan over a high heat until smoking (around 5 minutes). Add the marinated chicken, peppers and onions and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Toast the wraps over a gas flame for 10 seconds on each side, or warm through in the microwave.
  4. Serve with your choice of optional sides…and enjoy!

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Chicken fajita in flour tortilla with avocado and cheese on wooden board

Chicken Fajitas

By: Deborah
The chicken and vegetables are juicy and full of flavour, then customise the end result with your choice of toppings!
PREP: 20 minutes mins
COOK: 15 minutes mins
TOTAL: 35 minutes mins
Servings: 2 people
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Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 large chicken breast (approx. 300g) butterflied and sliced into strips
  • 2 peppers (any colours) deseeded and sliced
  • 1 red onion thickly sliced
  • 4 flour or corn tortilla wraps

For the marinade:

  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning - shop bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • half a lime juice only
  • 2 to 3 drops tabasco sauce (optional)

To serve (optional):

  • sour cream (I use reduced fat!)
  • pico de gallo salsa
  • avocado slices or guacamole
  • grated cheese or cotija (see Notes)

Instructions

  • Place the chicken, peppers and onion in a large plastic bowl, add the marinade ingredients. Stir well to combine and then set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or frying pan over a high heat until smoking (around 5 minutes). Add the marinated chicken, peppers and onions and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Toast the wraps over a gas flame for 10 seconds on each side, or warm through in the microwave.
  • Serve with your choice of optional sides…and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cotija cheese is a Mexican cheese that is similar to feta with a crumbly texture and salt flavour.   It's difficult to get locally, so I use feta instead.
  • Swap out the chicken for strips of beef or steak, or leave out meat entirely and add some more veg for a vegetarian option.
  • This chicken fajita recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.

 

You might also like to try:
  • chicken and turkey dishes
  • Mexican dishes

Nutrition

Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1038mg | Potassium: 934mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 883IU | Vitamin C: 142mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

KEYWORDS caramelised onions, chicken breasts, fajita seasoning, peppers, tortilla wraps
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