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    Home > Dinner

    Easy Chicken Fajitas with ALL the toppings!

    Published: Jan 6, 2020 · Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Nicky Corbishley

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    Forget the takeaway this weekend, whip up these easy and delicious chicken fajitas instead! Marinated chicken seared to perfection and served with smoky charred peppers and onions.Close up of an open chicken fajita with further fajitas in the background

    A fantastically easy Friday night (or any other night) dinner idea - these chicken fajitas make everyone happy!

    It amazes me to watch the kids happily scoff onions, peppers and lots of salad leaves - even though it can be a battle to get them to eat them in other dishes!!

    Serve these tortillas made up and line them all up on a board, or just throw all the fillings on one huge platter so that everyone can dig in and help themselves.

    And whilst the fajita-spiced chicken and veggies are the main event, you don't want to skimp on the extras too.

    Fajita topping ideas:

    • Sliced avocado (squeeze a little lemon or lime juice on to help prevent them from browning)
    • Salsa
    • Sour cream
    • Grated/shredded cheese
    • Salad leaves
    • Sliced jalapenos
    • Roughly chopped coriander (cilantro)
    • Homemade Guacamole

    It's a great idea to make extra and save some for a fajita salad bowl the next day. A drizzle of sour cream and a few salad leaves and you'l have a lunch to make your colleagues jealous!


    How to make it

    8 image collage showing how to make chicken fajitas

    • We're using shop-bought fajita seasoning and a little oil to flavour the chicken breast strips. That all gets mixed together first. Then heat the griddle over a high heat.
    • Then we warm the tortillas through on the hot griddle - just for a minute or so, so those lovely griddle lines appear. You can keep them warm, wrapped in some foil.
    • That smoking hot griddle is then brushed with oil and we add sliced onion and pepper strips. That smell of griddled veggies it so good! They're cooked until softened and just starting to char in a few places. You can place them on a tray and cover to keep warm (or place in a low oven).
    • Then add the chicken to the griddle. This takes 5-7 minutes until you reach that perfect slightly-charred-ness. You'll need to turn over once or twice during cooking using some tongs. Also, now's a good time to open a window or turn on your extractor. There will be a lot of smoke!
    • Once the chicken is done, add to the tray with the veggies and serve with the warm tortillas plus lots of toppings (see my list above)

    Overhead of chicken fajitas on a wooden board on a blue background

    A cast iron griddle like this one (<-- affiliate link) is really useful for this recipe - use it for grilling the flatbreads, chicken, peppers and onions to give a slightly smoky-charred flavor. If you haven't got one, then a frying pan will still do the job nicely.

    If Chris and the kids have had a long day at the office or at school, I know this dinner is guaranteed to perk everyone up again. The kids won't touch the avocado of course (what is it with kids and avocado!! I don't think I've ever seen a child eat one), but everything else is fair game, and the whole tray is demolished in no time.

    How to make your own fajita seasoning:

    I use shop-bought fajita seasoning for this but if you like you can make your own using:

    • 1 tsp mild chilli powder
    • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • ½ tsp garlic salt
    • ½ tsp regular salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper

    Swaps/additions:

    • Steak - cook in the same way as the chicken. You can also cook it alongside the chicken if you want to serve up both.
    • Boiled rice or savoury rice makes a great addition - or you can swap it out for the tortillas to make a fajita bowl - like this Cajun Chicken and Rice Bowl
    • Add strips of courgette (zucchini) - simple peel strips using a vegetable peeler, brush with oil and place on the griddle for 30-60 seconds (no need to turn)
    • Crumbly cheese such a Cotija or Lancashire
    • Mushrooms! I love griddled mushrooms! Brush thick slices with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then griddle until golden brown

    Make it a full on party night with:

    Cocktails:

    Dark n' Stormy

    Gin and Cucumber Basil Smash

    Pineapple Ginger Mojitos

    Rum and Peach Cocktail with Chilli Syrup

    Dessert:

    Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

    Homemade Snow Cones

    Baked Churros with White Chocolate and Coconut Sauce

    Salted Caramel Banoffee Bites

    The Chicken Fajita Video

    This chicken fajita sharing platter is perfect the perfect alternative to a Friday night takeout!

    Friday Night Fajita Platter

    By: Nicky Corbishley
    Forget the takeaway this weekend, whip up this easy-but-delicious chicken fajita sharing platter instead!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 614 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 8 small flour tortillas/flatbreads - (use gluten free tortillas or GF pittas if necessary)
    • 3 chicken breasts - sliced into strips
    • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
    • 1 red bell pepper
    • 1 green bell pepper
    • 1 yellow bell pepper
    • 1 onion

    To Serve:

    • 1 avocado - sliced (brush with a little lemon/lime juice to prevent browning)
    • 1 bunch fresh coriander/cilantro - roughly chopped
    • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
    • 1 cup (250g) salsa
    • ½ cup (50g) grated cheddar cheese
    • 1-2 Jalapenos - sliced
    • 1-2 limes - sliced or cut into wedges

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Preheat the oven to it's lowest temperate and place a large baking tray in there to warm. Then cut the peppers and onion into slices.
    • Place the chicken on a plate, pour on 2 tbsp of the oil and sprinkle on the fajita seasoning. Mix together until thoroughly combined.
    • Heat a cast-iron griddle plate to a high heat, when hot, place the tortillas on the griddle - turning once until you have griddle lines on the tortillas. It should only take a minute or two, but you'll probably need to do this in 2 or 3 batches. Place on a plate and cover with some foil to keep warm.
    • Brush the griddle with the remaining 1 tbsp of oil. Place the sliced peppers and onions on the griddle and fry until slightly charred and softened (about 8-10 minutes), turning once or twice during cooking. Remove and place on the warmed baking tray (take the tray out of the oven now so it's not too hot to serve).
    • Place the chicken on the hot griddle and cook until charred and no longer pink in the middle (about 5-6 minutes). Turn over once during cooking.
    • Place the chicken on the tray along with the warmed tortillas, avocado slices and coriander/cilantro. Serve with the sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese, jalapenos and lime wedges.

    Video

    ✎ Notes

    Can I make it ahead?

    For fajitas, it tastes the best when eaten right away, but you can save leftovers for an amazing salad the next day. Cool the chicken and veggies, then cover and refrigerate for up to two days. Mix with salad leaves, tomatoes and some freshly sliced avocado.

    Can I make it gluten free?

    Yes! Use gluten free tortillas (or swap out for rice and make a fajita bowl instead) and check your fajita blend and salsa are gluten free.
    If you're using ready shredded/grated cheese, check that too, as sometimes flour is added to prevent the cheese sticking together.
    Nutritional info is per serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 614kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 30gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1045mgPotassium: 1180mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3610IUVitamin C: 126.6mgCalcium: 235mgIron: 4.1mg
    Keywords friday night, platter, sharing food
    Tried this recipe?Mention @KitchenSanctuary or tag #KitchenSanctuary on Instagram!

    This post was first published in April 2016. Updated in January 2020 with new photos, tips and video.

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    1. Dee says

      August 23, 2020 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      This looks sooooo good. I love Fajitas & this is one recipe I am definitely going to try. Thank you for sharing it

      Reply
    2. Lavina says

      January 07, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      YUUUUUMMMM! My mouth is watering like crazy now Nicky!! Love the video and music that goes with it! Can't wait to try this! 🤩

      Reply
      • Chris Corbishley says

        January 09, 2020 at 10:30 am

        Thanks Lavina, 🙂

        Chris

        Reply
    3. Eleanor says

      September 28, 2018 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      Friday night supper sorted 😋

      Reply
    4. Anna says

      April 14, 2016 at 10:39 am

      A perfect one for dinner. And I think this chicken fajita is good to pair with rice. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        April 16, 2016 at 8:11 am

        Thanks for stopping by Anna 🙂

        Reply

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