Buffalo Chicken Fajitas
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
620 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Buffalo Chicken Fajitas
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Buffalo Chicken Fajitas are the ultimate crispy and spicy fajitas! Crispy fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce served with sautéed onions and peppers. Topped with cheddar cheese and ranch dressing. Buffalo chicken fajitas happen to be my favorite version of fajitas! The chicken is tender and moist and coated in extra crispy panko breadcrumbs. Once the chicken is fried it is tossed in buffalo sauce. The fajitas are stuffed with sautéed peppers and onions, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing! They are so unique and delicious you have to try them. Fajitas are one of the most simple and delicious family meals. They are kid friendly and extremely versatile. Fajitas range from chicken, to steak, all the way to shrimp and even buffalo chicken!
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Ingredients
Spice Blend
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
Breading
- 2 eggs (whisked)
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 2 cups flour
Fajitas
- 2 bell peppers (sliced into strips)
- 2 onions (sliced into strips)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoon ranch dressing (or sour cream)
- 4 tablespoon buffalo sauce
- green onion
- 8 tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare your spice blend by mixing all of the spices together in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl add the chicken breast, ¼ cup of buffalo sauce and half of the spice blend. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate 15 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients or overnight.
- Prepare a dredging station. In 3 separate bowls, add the panko bread crumbs, flour and the whisked eggs.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the flour, shake of the excess. Dip in the whisked egg, shake off the excess and then coat in panko. Use your hands to press the panko breadcrumbs onto the chicken to ensure it is well coated and sticks. Allow the coated chicken to rest while you prepare the peppers and onion.
- In a medium sized frying pan on medium heat, heat 1 teaspoon of cooking oil. Add in the peppers, onions and remaining half of the spice blend. Sauté until just cooked through and set aside.
- AIR FRYER COOKING METHODPreheat air fryer to 400*F. Spray chicken on both sides with non-stick cooking spray of choice or drizzle oil on both sides. Cook for 15 – 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, flipping halfway through cooking.STOVE TOP COOKING METHODIn a large skillet or deep pot heat oil that comes 2” up the sides of the pan on medium heat. Working in batches fry the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Drain on a wire rack or plate with a paper towel.OVEN BAKING METHODPreheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray with non stick cooking spray. Place a wire rack on top (optional). Place the chicken on the foil or wire rack. Bake 15 - 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, toss in the remaining ¼ cup of buffalo sauce and slice into strips.
- Serve the buffalo chicken fajitas family style with the sliced buffalo chicken served on a platter on top of the pepper and onions. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, green onions and additional buffalo sauce if desired.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
620kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
1989mg
(83%)
Potassium
872mg
(25%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2812IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
82mg
(91%)
Calcium
220mg
(22%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 620 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 620kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1989mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 872mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2812IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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