Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas

Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas

Sheet-pan chicken fajitas with strips of bell pepper and onion, a smoky chili-cumin seasoning, fresh lime, and warm flour tortillas.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C and place a rimmed baking sheet inside while the oven heats.

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet

  2. Step 2

    Slice the bell peppers and onion as specified, keeping the pieces similar in width. Carefully spread them over the hot baking sheet.

    Ingredients used: 180.0 gr Green Bell Pepper, 200.0 gr Onion, 180.0 gr Red Bell Pepper

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, rimmed baking sheet

  3. Step 3

    On a clean cutting board, cut the chicken into thin strips and add it to the baking sheet.

    Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Chicken Breast

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, rimmed baking sheet

  4. Step 4

    Combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 8.0 gr Chili Powder, 1.0 gr Dried Oregano, 3.0 gr Garlic Powder, 4.0 gr Ground Cumin, 4.0 gr Paprika, 6.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  5. Step 5

    Drizzle the chicken and vegetables with the vegetable oil, add the seasoning mixture, and toss until evenly coated. Spread everything into an even layer.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: mixing bowl, rimmed baking sheet, tongs

  6. Step 6

    Bake for 12 minutes.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet

  7. Step 7

    Stir the chicken and vegetables, then bake for 8 to 10 minutes more, until the vegetables are tender and the thickest chicken strips reach 74°C.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: instant-read thermometer, oven, rimmed baking sheet, tongs

  8. Step 8

    While the fajita filling finishes, warm the tortillas in batches in a dry skillet over medium heat until soft and lightly toasted, about 20 seconds per side.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 piece Flour Tortilla

    Cookware: skillet, tongs

  9. Step 9

    Remove the fajita filling from the oven, pour over the lime juice, and scatter with the cilantro. Toss gently to combine.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Cilantro, 30.0 ml Lime Juice

    Cookware: rimmed baking sheet, tongs

  10. Step 10

    Serve the hot chicken and vegetables with the warm tortillas.

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: high

Keep raw chicken separate from ready-to-eat ingredients, sanitize contacted surfaces, and cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days.

Risk factors

  • raw poultry
  • cross-contamination
  • insufficient cooking
  • perishable leftovers