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Sizzling juicy sheet pan chicken fajitas with charred peppers and fresh lime

Easy 20-Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sizzling, juicy spiced chicken strips roasted with caramelized bell peppers and sweet onions on a single baking sheet. A vibrant 20-minute Mexican weeknight dinner loaded with zesty lime and smoky spices!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, One-Pan Meals, Weeknight Dinners
Cuisine: Mexican-American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Fajita Veggies
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into ½-inch thick strips
  • 3 large bell peppers 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green, sliced into ½-inch strips
  • 1 large red onion halved and sliced into ½-inch half-moons
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil with high smoke point
Signature Homemade Fajita Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder mild Mexican chili powder blend
  • 1.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika gives deep fire-roasted flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano crushed between fingers
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for gentle heat
Finishing & Serving Essentials
  • 1 large fresh lime juiced over hot pan immediately after roasting, plus wedges for serving
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped for garnish
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas warmed and charred over open flame
  • ½ cup guacamole & pico de gallo for serving
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt optional garnish

Method
 

Prep & Seasoning
  1. Position an oven rack in the upper third of your oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line an extra-large rimmed baking sheet (half-sheet pan) with parchment paper or foil for effortless cleanup.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
  3. Place the sliced chicken breast strips, bell pepper strips, and sliced red onions directly onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the homemade fajita seasoning evenly across the entire surface.
  4. Toss everything thoroughly with tongs or clean hands until every chicken strip and pepper is generously coated in oil and spices.
Roast to Charred Perfection
  1. Spread the chicken and vegetables into a single, uniform layer across the baking sheet. Make sure the chicken strips are not overcrowded so they sear and roast rather than steam!
  2. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. For irresistible restaurant-style charred edges, switch the oven to high broil for the final 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely until peppers and chicken show golden caramelized spots.
  3. Remove from the oven. Immediately squeeze the juice of half a fresh lime all over the sizzling sheet pan (this deglazes the pan juices and intensifies the savory flavor!). Scatter chopped fresh cilantro on top.
Warm Tortillas & Serve
  1. Warm your tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side until soft with slight char marks.
  2. Pile the sizzling chicken and peppers into warm tortillas. Top with fresh guacamole, vibrant pico de gallo, and a drizzle of lime crema!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 36gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1850IUVitamin C: 145mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Chef's High-Heat Secret: For the most tender chicken strips that stay juicy, slice your chicken breasts across the grain into uniform ½-inch strips. High heat (425°F) locks in moisture in just 15 minutes while caramelizing the peppers!

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