I hope you enjoy your fajita party, folks! Have fun! So tonight we’re making Tender, Juicy Braised Chicken Fajitas! Chicken Fajitas are ideal for party situations of all kinds, for many reasons. First, everyone loves them. Why wouldn’t they? Fajitas are awesome! So tasty. We enjoy them all the time. Second, a panful can easily serve a small crowd. Seriously, a couple pounds of chicken breast along with sautéed peppers will serve 6-8 easily, depending on how hungry you and your guests are. Delicious! However, if you’d prefer to cook without beer, you can easily use chicken broth or chicken stock and you’ll get wonderful results as well. Excellent! Let’s talk about how we make juicy braised chicken fajitas, shall we? I added a couple jalapeno peppers because I personally enjoy a bit of extra heat, but you can omit them if you’d like, or hey, go with something spicier! Chop up your peppers and onions. For the Braising. Next – and this is very important – crack open a beer. You will be cooking with it anyway, so you may as well enjoy one while you’re at it. If you’d prefer to cook without beer, use chicken stock or chicken broth instead. When they are ready, set them aside and cover them to keep them warmed. So much better when you make it at home! Heat the pan back up and sear your seasoned sliced chicken breast in oil.
The Benefits of a Braise
Pour the beer (or chicken stock) over the chicken breast and watch the steam rise. Mmmm. Reduce the heat and let it simmer a while. I only added 6 ounces of beer, but you can add more liquid if desired. What is happening is the beer is now slowly finishing the cooking of the chicken, adding flavor, and also tenderizing the slices, so when you eat them, they will practically melt in your mouth. This is the best way to make fajitas, in my opinion. So crazy good! Add the pepper and onion mixture back to the pan and heat them up. Toss it all together and you’re just about done. And beer, of course. Allow your guests to serve themselves by assembling their own fajita as desired. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 5/24/21 to include new information. It was originally published on 4/24/17.
Storage & Leftovers
Storing your Juicy Braised Chicken Fajitas in an airtight container in the fridge may allow you to store the leftovers for up to 3-4 days. To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate them promptly.
