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    Fajita Tacos

    Published: Feb 15, 2021 · Modified: Feb 23, 2022 by Alana Lieberman · As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Fajita tacos are the best hybrid twist on two Mexican classics. This recipe takes the most delicious parts of fajitas, the seasoned peppers and onions, and combines them with the flavorful components of a warm and comforting chicken taco. In just a few quick and easy steps, you get the best of both in a healthy dinner for your family!

    Fajita tacos on an oval platter with a bowl of spanish rice next to it.
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    • 📋 About the Recipe
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 📓 Instructions
    • 🔍 FAQs
    • 💭 One More Tip
    • 🍴 Related Recipes
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    📋 About the Recipe

    The greatest part about this fajita taco recipe is how customizable and healthy it is. Although the ingredients call for chicken, you can easily substitute for other meats, like steak or shrimp, or make it vegetarian by cooking up the peppers and onions and simply just adding your favorite beans for protein. You can also add in extra vegetables, like cauliflower or broccoli for an added nutrient-packed boost.

    These chicken fajita tacos, like my shredded chicken taco lettuce wraps, are also great served with nearly any side dish. Serve them alongside this authentic Spanish rice, as part of a Mexican themed dinner or party with these air fryer nachos, or with some spicy Spanish potatoes, like patatas bravas.

    🛒 Ingredients

    For the Chili Lime Chicken and Fajita Vegetables

    Labelled ingredients for the chili lime chicken and fajita peppers and onions (see recipe for details).

    For the Toppings

    Labelled ingredients for topping fajitas (see recipe for details).

    A few notes about the ingredients:

    1. You can substitute the chicken for ground chicken, turkey, or beef, seasoning it with the spices and lime as it cooks instead of marinating it beforehand. Or, substitute the chicken for steak, shrimp, or tilapia. 
    2. Keep these tacos vegetarian by leaving out the chicken and lightly seasoning the peppers and onion in the marinade before cooking.
    3. If you like spice, you can add a dash or two of cayenne pepper to the marinade.

    📓 Instructions

    In a medium bowl, combine all the spices, lime juice, and olive oil. Stir to combine. 

    Chicken breasts marinating in a glass bowl with seasonings and lime juice.

    Add in the chicken breasts and give them a toss to coat. Allow the chicken to marinate for 10 to 30 minutes.

    While the chicken marinates, slice the peppers and onions. Set them aside.

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add a slight drizzle of olive oil. Add the chicken to the skillet. 

    Reserve the marinade and add the peppers and onions to the bowl. Toss them around to coat. Then, set the bowl aside.

    Allow the chicken to cook undisturbed for about 5 to 8 minutes per side. Take a slight peek under the chicken to check if it has browned. If it is still pale, cook it a bit longer before flipping.

    Once the chicken is golden brown, flip it over and do the same on the other side. The less times you move it around, the more crispy and brown it will get.

    Once the chicken is browned and cooked to 165 degrees F in the middle, remove it from the skillet onto a cutting board.

    Cooked, seasoned peppers and onions in a white bowl.

    Place the peppers and onions into the skillet, allowing any excess marinade to drip off into the bowl. Stir the veggies around and allow them to cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the onions become soft and translucent.

    Remove the peppers and onions from the skillet and place them into a clean bowl.

    Sliced, cooked chicken breast on a white cutting board.

    Cut the chicken into thin slices.

    To assemble, warm corn or flour tortillas in the oven or carefully place them over the open flame of your stovetop. Once warmed through, top them with a few slices of chicken, a scoop of peppers and onions, and all of your favorite toppings: jalapeno slices, black beans, chopped lettuce, and mexican cheese are all great options! 

    If your tacos are overflowing, double up the tortillas to keep them from falling apart and ripping!

    Serve with Spanish rice, homemade salsa and tortilla chips, fresh mango salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

    Spanish rice served alongside a fajita taco on a dark blue plate.

    🔍 FAQs

    What is the difference between a tortilla and a fajita?

    “Tortilla” is the soft flour or corn wrap used to hold the components of the fajita. “Fajita” refers to the seasoned meat and vegetables wrapped inside the tortilla. In other words, tortillas are the main foundation of a fajita, and although they are a part of the big picture, the words cannot be used interchangeably.

    What is healthier, flour or corn tortillas?

    Typically, corn tortillas are healthier than flour ones because they offer fiber, whole grains, and other nutrients, whereas flour is more refined. However, in my opinion, it is more important to find freshly made tortillas, or tortillas with as few preservatives and chemically processed ingredients, than it is to scrutinize over whether they’re made from corn or wheat. 

    Instead, opt for tortillas found in the refrigerated aisle of your grocery store or ones made from a local tortilla shop, as those will include less processed ingredients, allowing you to focus more on the quality of the product, instead of a single ingredient within it.

    What can you use instead of tortillas?

    If you don’t have tortillas on hand or would rather use some other vessel to hold in all the delicious toppings in these fajita tacos, you can use leaf lettuce instead. This provides the perfect layer to sandwich all the meat, veggies, and toppings together, while providing the same hands-on eating experience. You can also turn this recipe into a taco bowl by serving each component in a bowl over a bed of Spanish rice.

    💭 One More Tip

    Fajita tacos keep well in the refrigerator for about 3 to 5 days. To keep them fresh, store the chicken and pepper/onion mixture in separate air tight containers. If you have extra toppings, store them separately as well.

    3 fajita tacos on a serving platter surrounded by another taco on a separate plate, a bunch of cilantro, and bowls of salsa, sour cream, and spanish rice.

    🍴 Related Recipes

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    • Shredded Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps

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    📖 Recipe

    Fajita tacos on an oval white ceramic plate.

    Fajita Tacos

    Fajita tacos are the best hybrid twist on two Mexican classics. This recipe takes the most delicious parts of fajitas, the seasoned peppers and onions, and combines them with the flavorful components of a warm and comforting taco. In just a few quick and easy steps, you get the best of both in a healthy dinner for your family!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Mexican, Spanish
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Marinate Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 242kcal
    Author: Alana Lieberman
    Cost: $15

    Equipment

    • large skillet or cast iron pan

    Ingredients

    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • a sprinkle of salt and black pepper
    • 1 lime juiced
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 chicken breasts
    • 1 yellow or red onion sliced into strips
    • 2 bell peppers (any color) seeded and sliced into strips
    • 6 to 12 corn or flour tortillas

    Toppings

    • black beans drained and rinsed
    • Mexican or cheddar cheese
    • lettuce chopped
    • jalapeño sliced thin
    • salsa, sour cream, or guacamole

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, combine all the spices, lime juice, and olive oil. Stir to combine. 
    • Add in the chicken breasts and give them a toss to coat. Allow the chicken to marinate for 10 to 30 minutes.
    • While the chicken marinates, slice the peppers and onions. Set them aside.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add a slight drizzle of olive oil. Add the chicken to the skillet. 
    • Reserve the marinade and add the peppers and onions to the bowl. Toss them around to coat. Then, set the bowl aside.
    • Allow the chicken to cook undisturbed for about 5 to 8 minutes per side. Take a slight peek under the chicken to check if it has browned. If it is still pale, cook it a bit longer before flipping.
    • Once the chicken is golden brown, flip it over and do the same on the other side. The less times you move it around, the more crispy and brown it will get.
    • Once the chicken is browned and cooked to 165 degrees F in the middle, remove it from the skillet onto a cutting board.
    • Place the peppers and onions into the skillet, allowing any excess marinade to drip off into the bowl. Stir the veggies around and allow them to cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the onions become soft and translucent.
    • Remove the peppers and onions from the skillet and place them into a clean bowl.
    • Cut the chicken into thin slices.
    • To assemble, warm corn or flour tortillas in the oven or carefully place them over the open flame of your stovetop. Once warmed through, top them with a few slices of chicken, a scoop of peppers and onions, and all of your favorite toppings: jalapeño slices, black beans, chopped lettuce, and mexican cheese are all great options! 
    • If your tacos are overflowing, double up the tortillas to keep them from falling apart and ripping!
    • Serve with Spanish rice, air fryer nachos, homemade salsa and tortilla chips, guacamole, or sour cream.

    Notes

    1. You can substitute the chicken for ground chicken, turkey, or beef, seasoning it with the spices and lime as it cooks instead of marinating it beforehand. Or, substitute the chicken for steak, shrimp, or tilapia. 
    2. Keep these tacos vegetarian by leaving out the chicken and lightly seasoning the peppers and onion in the marinade before cooking.
    3. If you like spice, you can add a dash or two of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
    4. Fajita tacos keep well in the refrigerator for about 3 to 5 days. To keep them fresh, store the chicken and pepper/onion mixture in separate air tight containers. If you have extra toppings, store them separately as well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1304IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
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