Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. These easy chicken fajitas are huge on flavor. All you need are a simple yet powerful selection of seasonings, a bit of oil and lime juice for a chicken fajita marinade that results in tender, juicy chicken every single time. Just sear them up in a pan along with your selection of sweet bell peppers and onions, some spicy jalapeno peppers if you’d like (I sure do!), and serve them up on warmed tortillas with your favorite fajita toppings. Talk about delicious. And easy! This goes into my favorites collection because they’re so easy to make. I hope you love them as much as we do. Let’s talk about how to make chicken fajitas, shall we?
Olive Oil. Seasonings. Chili powder, cayenne, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, brown sugar, cumin, salt and pepper.
FOR THE CHICKEN FAJITAS
Chicken. I usually use chicken breast or chicken tenders for my chicken fajitas, though chicken thighs are good, too. Peppers. Use an assortment of colorful bell peppers for appearance and flavor, and some jalapeno peppers for spicy heat, if desired. Use only bell peppers for milder fajitas. Onion. For wonderful flavor and substance. Lime Juice. For a pop of freshness and acidity. Flour Tortillas. For serving. You can use corn tortillas, if you prefer. Fixings as Desired. Chopped tomatoes, pico de gallo, homemade guacamole or avocado slices, hot sauce, shredded cheese, spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped cilantro. Use your favorites.
Marinate the Chicken. Add the chicken and marinate at least 5 minutes. A minimum of 30 minutes is preferred. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator, covered, for more developed flavor. Remove the chicken and set aside. Cook the Peppers and Onions. Add more oil to the pan if needed and add the onions and bell peppers. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring here and there, until the peppers and onions are caramelized and softened. Serve the Chicken Fajitas. Return the chicken to the pan and heat through. Boom! Done! Chicken fajitas are ready to serve! They look so good, don’t they? The chicken is super tender from the wonderful fajita marinade and huge on flavor. Such a great recipe. So good. You can also freeze the leftovers in vacuum sealed containers for 3 months or longer. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my chicken fajitas recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy! Fajita night! NOTE: This recipe was updated on 3/11/24 to include new information and photos. It was originally published on 5/24/21.
