Buffalo Chicken Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 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
Description
The dish features boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced lengthwise, marinated in buffalo sauce and a homemade spice blend of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and salt. The chicken pieces are breaded through a dredging process involving flour, whisked eggs, and panko breadcrumbs for a crispy coating. Meanwhile, bell peppers and onions are sautéed with the remaining spice mix, developing tender, spiced vegetables.
The coated chicken is cooked until crisp, using either an air fryer or a stovetop method. The final assembly involves placing the buffalo chicken, sautéed vegetables, and shredded cheddar cheese inside tortillas, then topping with ranch dressing (or sour cream) and additional buffalo sauce. Green onions add a fresh garnish. The contrast between crunchy chicken and soft tortillas, plus the creamy and spicy sauces, creates a satisfying texture and flavor profile.
These fajitas serve as a filling meal or dinner option, highlighting classic buffalo flavor within a Tex-Mex format. The recipe is adaptable for air frying or pan cooking depending on available equipment.
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 chicken breast sliced in half lengthwise, boneless skinless
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
Breading
- 2 egg whisked
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 2 cups flour
Fajitas
- 2 bell pepper sliced into strips
- 2 onion sliced into strips
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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