Baked Chicken Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
205 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Fajitas
Description
Baked Chicken Fajitas bring together sliced onions and a colorful mix of bell peppers roasted at high temperature to soften and slightly caramelize them. The chicken tenderloins are coated thoroughly with a blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic and onion powders, smoked paprika, oregano, and taco seasoning, then baked alongside the vegetables at a lower temperature to ensure even cooking. The fajita seasoning mix adds a balanced spiced flavor that enhances the mildness of the chicken and the natural sweetness of the peppers and onions.
The final dish can be served in warmed tortillas with preferred condiments or as part of a fresh salad, providing a flexible meal option. The use of avocado oil enables stovetop and oven temperatures without smoking, preserving the cooking quality and flavor of the ingredients. The recipe steps emphasize layering flavors and textures through roasting and seasoning for a satisfying and straightforward fajita experience.
This recipe is practical for home cooks looking to prepare fajitas easier by baking instead of pan-frying, making cleanup simpler and allowing even cooking of all components together on a baking sheet.
Ingredients
- 1 onion sliced
- 3 bell pepper sliced mix or red, yellow and green
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloin
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil divided
Fajita Seasoning
- taco seasoning pre-packaged or
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place baking sheet in the oven and turn heat to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl toss sliced peppers and onion with 1 1/2 tablespoons of avocado oil.
- Remove hot pan from oven and place vegetables on the baking sheet. Return to oven and cook for 7-8 minutes.
- In the same bowl add chicken tenderloins with remaining avocado oil and taco seasoning. Mix until all pieces of chicken are well coated.
- Turn oven down to 350 degrees and add chicken to vegetables. Ensure all the chicken is in a single layer to cook evenly. Bake for 20 minutes.
- In the meantime heat tortillas or prepare green salad.
- Remove chicken fajitas from the oven and enjoy with you favorite condiments.
Notes
- Use avocado oil due to its high smoke point suitable for the initial 400°F baking step.
- Olive oil is not recommended here as it can start smoking above 374°F.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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