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September 16, 2025
Chicken Fajita Tacos Recipe
Chicken fajita tacos require overnight marination for the chicken, so advance planning is essential, but when cooking time comes, the enhanced flavors make the preparation worthwhile. This patient approach ensures maximum flavor penetration while the overnight requirement guarantees superior taste that justifies the advance planning. The marination process creates restaurant-quality results while the planning requirement ensures optimal flavor development that makes these tacos exceptional.
The chicken for these chicken fajita tacos marinates overnight, so you’ll need to plan ahead, but when it comes to preparing dinner, your tacos will be ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Marinate Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons mild taco seasoning (see Note)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 onion, cut into strips
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
8 ( 6 inch ) flour tortillas
1 avocado, pitted and sliced, or as needed
1/2 cup sour cream, or as needed
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, or as needed
Directions
Combine orange juice, taco seasoning, and vegetable oil in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
Cook chicken in the hot skillet for 5 minutes. Add onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Cook until peppers are crisp tender, 4 to 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into center of chicken strips should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Heat tortillas until soft and pliable. Top with chicken fajita mixture, avocado, sour cream, and cotija cheese. Serve immediately.
Cook’s Note
I used my Mild Taco Seasoning recipe for the chicken fajitas.
From the Editor:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 759 | Calories |
| 40g | Fat |
| 53g | Carbs |
| 47g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 759 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 40g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 52% |
| Cholesterol 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium 908mg | 39% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 37% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin C 89mg | 98% |
| Calcium 214mg | 16% |
| Iron 4mg | 25% |
| Potassium 1107mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
