Oven Baked Fajitas
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Author: Talia
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
- 1½ - 2 pounds chicken breast
- 2 bell peppers
- ½ vidalia onion
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 - 5 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Slice chicken into ½ - 1-inch strips. Remove seeds and stem from peppers, and slice into thin strips. Thinly slice onions.
- Mix dry spices in a small bowl. Add olive oil, and stir until a wet paste is formed.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, onion and peppers. Add spice mixture, and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread onto baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is cooked. Serve with tortillas and toppings of choice.
Notes / Variations
Adjust cayenne to your preferred spiciness level. I've found that 1 teaspoon is enough to provide consistent (and building) heat. I'd suggest using closer to ½ teaspoon (or less) if you are sensitive to spicy foods.
To make this recipe vegetarian, you could use sliced mushrooms instead of the chicken breast. Additionally, I might suggest using the full onion and adding an extra bell pepper.
My favorite toppings include:
- shredded cheese (Cabot to keep it lactose-free)
- salsa
- guacamole
- sour cream (Kite Hill or Tofutti to keep it DF)
- diced red onion
- sliced avocado
- fresh cilantro
- scallions
- fresh lime juice
To make this recipe vegetarian, you could use sliced mushrooms instead of the chicken breast. Additionally, I might suggest using the full onion and adding an extra bell pepper.
My favorite toppings include:
- shredded cheese (Cabot to keep it lactose-free)
- salsa
- guacamole
- sour cream (Kite Hill or Tofutti to keep it DF)
- diced red onion
- sliced avocado
- fresh cilantro
- scallions
- fresh lime juice
Nutrition Information
Calories: 496 Fat: 11.1g Saturated Fat: 1.3g Carbohydrates: 4.8g Sugar: 2.2g Sodium: 1584mg Fiber: 1.3g Protein: 88.8g
Recipe by Confessions of a Midnight Baker at https://www.confessionsofamidnightbaker.com/oven-baked-fajitas/