You don’t need a frying pan to enjoy the roasted flavors of fajitas. Easy Oven Fajitas only asks that you slip everything into the oven and presto! Crispy, fresh-flavored bell peppers, sweet onions, and tender chicken piled high on tortillas. Easy Oven Fajitas have a caramelized seasoning crust over the top that makes them even more delectable while adding a touch of heat and sweetness. You’ll be remaking this recipe over and over again, and that’s a promise!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 small onions, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 3 bell peppers, any color, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced very thin
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 medium lime, plus more, to taste, for serving
- 8 (6-inch) tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream, optional, for serving
- 1/4 bunch cilantro, optional, chopped, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Mix the chili powder, the paprika, the onion powder, the garlic powder, the cumin, the cayenne pepper, the sugar, and the salt together in a small bowl.
Step 3 –Place the onions, the bell peppers, and the chicken in a large 13×15-inch casserole dish or a similarly large baking sheet.
Step 4 –Drizzle the vegetable oil over the chicken and the vegetables.
Step 5 –Sprinkle the fajita seasoning mix over the top of the chicken and the vegetables.
Step 6 –Use your hands to toss the ingredients until everything is well-coated in both the oil and the seasoning.
Step 7 –Bake, stirring once halfway through, until the vegetables are tender, the seasoning mixture is caramelized, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 35-40 minutes.
Step 8 –Squeeze the lime half over the top of the meat and the vegetables after they come out of the oven.
Step 9 –In a dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast each of the tortillas until lightly browned on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
Step 10 –Scoop a small amount of the roasted meat and the vegetables into the center of each of the toasted tortillas.
Step 11 –Serve with the sour cream, the cilantro, and the extra lime.
