FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Total Time 30 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Add toppings as desired, fold in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, FatContent 15g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 63mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 689mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges 3 lean meat
CHICKEN FAJITAS – INSTANT POT RECIPES
Fajitas are so easy when you start with frozen chicken tenders! You may need to cut the tenders into smaller bits before serving them, depending on how stuffed you like the tortillas. We prefer them filled to the brim with whole tenders in the mix. You may want to take more, um, delicate bites. The best way to cut them to bits is to use kitchen shears after cooking. The pickling brine from the jalapeño rings adds salt and a little sour kick to the dish. The amount you use is not crucial (there’s already enough liquid in the pot). Just stick a tablespoon into the jar and pull out some of the rings with their brine. A little more or less won’t change the overall character of the dish. Unfortunately, because of the way the timing works in this recipe, you can’t use fresh bell pepper strips. They get too soggy with the longer cooking time that the chicken tenders require.
Provided by From Freezer to Instant Pot Cookbook by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Yield 6 people
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the onion slices in an Instant Pot. Add the broth, half the seasoning blend, and all the pickled jalapeño rings with their juice and stir well. Set the pot’s rack (with its handles up) or a large, open vegetable steamer in this mixture.
- Set half the chicken tenders on the rack. Sprinkle them with half the remaining seasoning blend (that is, a quarter of the original volume). Top with the remaining chicken tenders and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning blend. Top everything with the bell pepper strips. Do not stir or toss. Lock the lid onto the pot.
- Optional 1 Max Pressure Cooker Press Pressure cook on Max pressure for 12 minutes with the Keep Warm setting off.
- Optional 2 All Pressure Cookers Press Poultry, Pressure Cook or Manual on High pressure for 15 minutes with the Keep Warm setting off.
- Use the quick-release method to bring the pot’s pressure back to normal. Unlatch the lid and open the cooker. Use kitchen tongs, silicone cooking mitts, or thick hot pads to remove the rack or steamer from the pot, letting the chicken fall into the sauce below. Stir well.
- Press the button for SAUTE, set it for High, More or Custom 400°F. Set the timer for 15 minutes.
- As the sauce comes to a simmer, use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken tenders and the vegetables to a serving platter. Boil the sauce, stirring often, until reduced to a glaze, about 10 minutes. Turn off the SAUTÉ function and pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables before serving.
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Juicy, healthy and flavorful, Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas bursting with flavor of lime and fajita seasoning with perfectly cooked peppers and onions. A quick and delicious complete dinner, ready in just 20 minutes. Gluten free, and whole-30 diet friendly. We eat these Air Fryer Fajitas for dinner all year long! You will love the flavors.
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Let's make some Air Fryer Fajitas today!
What Do You Need to Make Chicken Fajitas in Air Fryer?
Ingredients for this recipe are easy to find and pantry staples. You don't need grocery trip to make Chicken Fajitas. I have also included homemade Fajita Seasoning recipe link below.
Here is the list of ingredients you need:
- Chicken Tenders (or breast cut into small strips.)
- Fajita Seasoning (try homemade seasoning)
- Lemon Or Lime Juice
- Garlic
- Onion
- Bell Peppers
- Olive Oil
- Bouillon
To Cook Fajitas in Air Fryer:
Follow these notes when cooking chicken fajitas in the air fryer. These will help make juicy chicken fajitas every time.
- Preheat Air Fryer to ensures even cooking from the start. For Ninja foodi fryer, I preheat for 3 minutes.
- Add peppers in at the half time so that peepers and onions are perfectly cooked and crunchy (not at all mushy).
- Marinate Chicken for best results. Delicious marinade recipe included in the recipe card.
- Use Air Fryer Rack when cooking chicken fajitas in the air fryer. This way fajitas cook nice and crispy with seasonings and juices from the chicken collect at the bottom (below rack). Pour juices over fajitas before serving. (yum!)
I first cook marinated chicken in preheat fryer until it is no longer pink. Next add sliced veggies on the side, add seasoning and continue cooking until chicken is cooked through. Don't forget to use the juices of chicken collected at the bottom of fryer. These make fajitas moist and delicious.
Sizzling Chicken Fajitas
You can also make drunken sizzling chicken fajita in two simple steps:
1) Cook chicken fajita as recipe suggests and switch off air fryer.
2) Remove fryer and immediately de glaze with 2 tbsp of vodka or white wine. Serve immediately.
Time for Cooking Fajitas
Since chicken is cut into small strips, Chicken Fajitas cook very quickly in the air fryer. I recommend to keep an eye as time can vary based on make and model of air fryer, and quantity of fajitas. I made 1.5 pound chicken fajitas in Ninja foodi XL fryer (5.5 quart). This took about 12 minutes of cooking and 3 minutes of pre heating.
Always keep an eye in last couple of minutes. Don't let chicken dry out. You can always pause the fryer and check the doneness of a chicken strip before continuing.
TIP: Replace chicken with firm tofu strips to make vegetarian Chicken Fajitas!
Friends, this easy chicken fajita recipe is our favorite weeknight dinner. I also warm tortillas for serving with Fajitas in the air fryer. Just before serving, on Air Fry setting for 1 minute.
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